Emily Grace Poet Free verse

you built me a lighthouse

i swim through the water with ink on my lips
just waiting for a woman like you
you built me a lighthouse, you guide all the sailors
you keep them away from my home

then, when you find me, with my sweetened song,
i tell you that i haven't fed
you claim it's ok, and so i just kiss you
i know i couldn't see you drown

you watch from the lighthouse, i wither away
'till i find an unfortunate crew
you built me a lighthouse, to keep me in check
you starved me to the bone

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Rowena Velasco July 15, 2026 at 10:37 PM I felt the sadness and struggle behind these images. The lighthouse metaphor is beautifully written and leaves a lasting emotional impact.

Sara Kendrick July 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM I was delighted to see your name on my winners' list. Thank you for participating in my contest. Congratulations to you. Way to go. Sara K.

Beata Agustin June 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 27, 2026 at 5:25 PM Thank you for reminding me those poor souls whose lives are lost through starvation due to lighthouses.