»
Archives
»
Spiritual Journeys
»
Keeper of the Light
| Spiritual Journeys |
|
Keeper of the Light |
|
Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
|
Keeper of the Light Out upon a point of land, Where breakers crash all day, A lighthouse takes a stalwart stand. It's seen from miles away. Tall and white against the sky. Gorse growing at it's base. Around it's top the sea birds fly. It is a lonely place. At dark, the beam flares brightly And flashes yellow light, So any ships along the shore Are guided through the night. The man who keeps it glowing Must feel a sense of pride And great satsifaction knowing Each turning of the tide, The brilliant rays are showing, Where jagged rocks abide. He gives thanks every morning to the Keeper Of The Light, For helping men determine, Which way is wrong or right. Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 08-15-2001).] |
||
| © Copyright 2001 Betty Lou Hebert - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Wonderful rhymme as usual Betty. Joyce |
||
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Such a lovely picture you've painted in your verse~ Lighthouses are such inspiration for poetic thoughts. Thank you for interesting me into taking a peek at 'Gorse' ..  Something that looks so lovely ... and yet is so destructively dangerous~ I love to learn ... thank you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
||
|
2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
A wonderful description of lighthouses and the keepers, ...So any ships along the shore Are guided through the night... and a reminder we also are lighthouses for any passing ships that need guidance. Thanks, Melton [This message has been edited by 2dalimit (edited 08-16-2001).] |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Joyce for those kind words! Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Thanks for your comments and I enjoyed the picture of gorse. It was in full bloom when we were at the Oregon Coast in June and is a gorgeous sight! Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Betty, You have masterfully penned this lighthouse themed poem, one that has been used many times--yet your submission here is a welcome addition. The great spiritual overtones, of Christ the True Light of the World, and His followers as the light house keepers, giving men guidance and warnings from Christ-make the lighthouse theme a most beautiful illustration of the Truth. David Every Day's a Blessing And Gift-Wrapped from Above, Share it with another And Spread the Father's Love!!! May You come to Know His Best Blessing [This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 08-16-2001).] |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you David. I always appreciate your comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Very beautiful and inspirational. |
||
|
cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Betty Lou, I love lighthouses...every time I see one (which isn't very often) I always think of how God is the keeper of our lights and showing us what is wrong and right...I love the way your portrayed this! Beautiful write! Hugs Cindi God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears |
||
|
VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
my daughter and I have gone to almost every Washington State and Oregon lighthouse, we love them so, I because they are truly a metaphor for how He guides us when we open our eyes the pic Marge put up of gorse looks like my late grandpa's favorite flower, Scotch Broom, or Scott's Bloom...I was never certain what he was saying when he named it, he died when I was 6 lovely poem, Betty, vivid and precious |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Songbird: Thanks for reading and I appreciate your comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
cpalmer: Thanks for your nice comments. I always feel the same way about lighthouses. Like they are God's beacons. Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
VAS: Thanks for all your comments. I lived in Oregon for many years and knew several people who called gorse, Scotch Broom. I always thought it was a beautiful plant in the spring. The leaves are poisonous to livestock, but some birds like the seeds, like quail and bobwhite. It certainly abounds on the coast. Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I love lighthouses. They are a refuge, a comfort, a guiding light for lost ships and souls. Thanks for the beautiful poem, and for making me inquire about an unfamiliar plant name. It sounds like a Scott's Broom. |
||
|
illusion Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296 |
You've painted a beautiful picture with your pen - and shared your lighthouse so well that even the landlocked smell the salt.  I like this very much. |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
midnitesun: Thanks! The gorse is called Scotch Broom by many people. It's really beautiful in full flower, which is usually June. I was on the Oregon Coast this year, at that time, and it was a wonderful sight. Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
illusion: Thank you so much! I'm glad you could smell the sea! Betty Lou Hebert |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
