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Lighthouse On Old Cape Cod
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Lighthouse On Old Cape Cod |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Lighthouse On Old Cape Cod ~*Marge Tindal*~ Out across the water reflected in the dark of night A beacon beckons the ships at sea guiding them with her external light Steadily sending signals to ships out on the ocean Sweeping so intensely waving with light-in-motion Calling all within her sight to draw closer to the shore Lighting the way for wayfaring ships beckoning evermore If you chance to catch the glow from a lighthouse on the bay Wave a hearty salute to the light that lights your way *Dedicated to you, Nan. Just cause I was thinking 'bout you. < !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 07-22-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Lighthouses are a favorite thing with me, collect them---and this is a shining tribute, mom....love ya lots. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Marge, A very nice tribune to the lighthouse on Cape Cod. I have seen it and it is beautiful. |
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Ardonida Member
since 2000-05-18
Posts 76 |
Hey there, Living in CT, we are surrounded by lighhouses. This poem made me more aware of them than ever. We have fogghorns screaming tonite (winter in the cape) and I could not help but listen for a second time, This is such a cool poem... And blieve me, I am going to get some crazy looks next time I pass our old lighthouse, saluting and waving and all..  )A. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
What a comforting light, the light from a lighthouse. I've often thought of the importance of the lighthouse, especially before this age of electronics. There have been some mighty cheers at the sight of one from wayfaring ships as you say in your poem. This poem is very homespun and warm Marge... it's just delightful! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--wonderful poem...I love a light house, almost as much as a fog horn...they have a certain ability to weave romance into a foggy night, but they are also important life savers. Some day I will go to Cape Cod and think of this poem. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Aw, Marge, YOU are the lighthouse of Passions because your beacon of friendship and love touches everyone here. Thanks for the light.......  |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Ah Marge, This conjures up so many wonderful images of those beacons of the night.... this is just beautiful. Bonnie |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I'll have to agree with Balladeer, Marge, you are the guiding light here! And you know how much I love lighthouse poems! Corinne |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Serenity~ Glad you liked ! Bill~ Nice to evoke memories. Ardonida~ Thanks for the reply. Glad you like it. ETHome~ So glad you enjoyed it. Martie~ Me too ! Bonnie~ Thank you, hon. Corinne~ Awwwwwww ! You two are both so sweet ! The greatest gift I can give you for your help ~ Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge~ I LOVE THIS ONE!!!! Lighthouses are one of my favorite things too. You have captured their essence perfectly my friend!! Thanks Nan for inspiring such beauty!!!  Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
I loved This. Hey, Everyone needs that light house now and then to guide them safely back home again. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ They do have a comfort feel as well as a beauty of their own. Glad you enjoyed. KitKat~ That's the AMEN of it ! So pleased to have you reply. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Absolutely beautiful, Marge! Very beautiful! Denise |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Great poem Marge...I liked this alot and how thoughtful writing this for Nan See Ya later *Lovely Heart* Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
beautiful *sigh* I love the sea I sent Nan the URL in case she hadn't seen it.. *hugs* ~H |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Marge, this is my favorite of yours I think. I love lighthouses. Beautiful work here. Elizabeth Why ME??? |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Thanks, hon. I like lighthouses. Tracie~ Thanks, my little friend. XAngel~ Awww ! How sweet of you. Glad you enjoyed it too. Elizabeth~ Thank you, I'm pleased you like it. ~*Marge*~< !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 07-23-2000).] |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
I love lighthouses and I love the poem. Good writing!  Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Marge, this is absolutely wonderful... Sorry it took me so long - I was immersed in a project here - All done now... I really love this - Lighthouses are indeed special, and you do our Cape Cod lights equally fine justice with your tribute... Here's Nobska Light - One of Cape Cod's finest - at the end of my street.... Thanks again, my friend...   [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 07-23-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Prometheus~ I appreciate your reply and the outstanding graphic - very vivid ! Nan~ Thanks, hon. I saw a picture of a lighthouse and thought of you ... the darned graphic wouldn't show up so had I Balladeer take it out for me. Thanks for the Nobska Lighthouse. How lovely. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
WOW Marge, What an exquisite poem this one... Wonderful and incomparable... regards, sudhir |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
this brought back memories of a trip to Maine as a child...so many firsts andthis brought them all back...thanks for the trip never say never |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marge~ Love it! Such a stirring and lovely image -- that is one place that I have always wanted to visit, but I just haven't made it up there yet! Love Ya!~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
wa'll being such a sucker for the sea (and good poetry) I am bumping this back to the top for ya Marge *wink* ~H |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ Thanks for sharing the beacon of your friendship. Paula~ Always happy to take one on a trip of remembering ... Thank you. TerryW~ Sweetie, I thank you. XAngel~ Thanks for the 'bump in the night'. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful! |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Felt like I was there! |
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