Karen Croft Poet Haiku

whitefish point lighthouse

preserved from the past
michigan's oldest lighthouse
at whitefish point road

tourist friendly
small beach washing in lakes stones
emotional character

beacon of all ships
keeper of past tragedies
she stands proud and tall

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Kenji PreferNotToSay August 17, 2026 at 7:57 AM Wow, you're really talented! Karen Croft August 17, 2026 at 8:42 AM Thank you, heading over to read yours

Victor Buhagiar August 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM I love lighthouses. We have one in Malta but we prefer planes. Karen Croft August 1, 2026 at 10:17 AM I also love lighthouses! I find them fascinating.

Gershon Wolf July 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM ''keeper of past tragedies" resonate deeply with me. Thanks, gw Karen Croft July 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM It was on our bucket list, my son loves history

Joseph P. DiMino July 27, 2026 at 7:49 AM Very strong and benevolent. Wonderful subjects to paint. A fond excursion through many times. Karen Croft July 27, 2026 at 9:07 AM it was a trip planned for a long time.

Karen Jones July 25, 2026 at 11:36 AM Belated congratulations on your win! Karen Croft July 25, 2026 at 7:06 PM thank you

Andrea Dietrich July 20, 2026 at 12:27 AM Very nice. I see you placed in the contest. Big congratulations Karen Croft July 20, 2026 at 1:45 AM thank you!

Sara Kendrick July 6, 2026 at 7:21 AM I personally want to say congratulations to you for your work placing in my contest. It is good to see your name on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K. Karen Croft July 6, 2026 at 7:52 AM thank you, Sara, I appreciate you sponsoring contests!

Bartholomew Williams July 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM Karen, I have been to Whitefish Point Lighthouse, the museum there, and the whole lighthouse-guarding-the-shore maritime feel and history. Thank you for this very interesting write, and congrats on your win! Blessings & very best, Bartholomew Karen Croft July 6, 2026 at 12:03 AM I took my son there, he loved it! very peaceful area, just love the whole U.P. thank you very much!!

Paula Goldsmith July 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "whitefish point lighthouse" Haiku write. I love old lighthouses. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win........... Karen Croft July 6, 2026 at 12:02 AM thank you very much!