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The Lighthouse by the Sea (Sonnet)
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The Lighthouse by the Sea (Sonnet) |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
The Lighthouse by the Sea (Sonnet) Moist, milky, opalescent, fog bank drifts Reluctant mystic moonlight’s evening dress Away from naked shoulders still caressed Where backwashed rocky shore meets surging rift Here stands the Lighthouse opulent erect Implored by Sea to mingle on her shore Thus stands the Lighthouse firm forevermore A pillar grandiose in sure respect But not for Sea would e’er he be at all For not for Sea would wayward merchants call To save their souls from raging tempest squall Yes, it was Sea that held his heart enthralled To live by her and take her as his bride And shine his Love where Sea and land collide. Lighthouse Bob |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful love the format and, even more, the theme |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good to see you posting in Open! I love lighthouses, love, the ocean ~ and your writing on these subjects. A visually rich and moving sonnet, Dear Bob! Love & LIGHThouses, EA  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
lovely, Bob M |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Dixie, Thank you. I guess we're on mutual ground regarding theme... Now, that was a short passing. Are you back already? Smiles. Seriously, I hope that your move goes very smooth for you and that you will be back with us on line really really soon. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Earth Angel, Thank you Dear for your very kind reply. These are some of my most favorite subjects as well. This poem was a bit more difficult for me to write because I wanted to incorporate a sense of sensuality to my subject matter and, now, I do believe by your response that I was able to pull this one off a bit. Thanks for sharing. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
M Thank you for reading and thank you for your simple but "Lovely" response. -Bob |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Enjoyed this...  ~Alli~ Happy Holidays! |
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skyshine 
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
I was just looking for poetry about lighthouses, and here one is! Very well done!! ~sky  Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season!! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
*Alli4000* So happy that you stopped by, read, and "enjoyed" and you are most certainly welcome to come back and read me anytime. -Bob |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Loved the poem behind the poetry.. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
This is beautiful, Bob. I Love lighthouses, and I love your thoughts here. Hugs, Ethel  |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
skyshine. (Smiles) So Glad that you found Me... (hummmm) the poem I mean. As a side note, in case you want to read some more poems about a Lighthouse, look for Dark Angel. She has written a whole series about the Lighthouse and it was her series that inspired me to write this one. Thanks soooo much for reading my poem and thank you for your kind comment. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Susan Caldwell, I'm so "excited" that you found the poem behind the poetry here. (Smiles, I love that phrase) As I noted earlier, this poem was a bit more difficult for me to write because I did want to accomplish just that... the poem behind the poetry. Thank you for reading and thank you so very much for being attentive and sensitive to find the poem behind the poetry. (I do love that phrase) Thank you for sharing. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Ethel, I love your "sigtag" (Good Job) and it does go perfect with my poem. I'm sooo glad that you love Lighthouses  I love you too. I do need to be careful here, though.... (smiles) Gary might get Jealous. Seriously, I am very glad that you could relate to my thoughts here and do hope that they perhaps touched you and/or inspired you in some way. Again, thank you for reading, for sharing, and for your kind feedback. -Bob |
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~eternal child~ Junior Member
since 2004-11-23
Posts 31 |
I have not the right words to describe just how beautiful a picture you've painted. ~ec~ |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
eternal child, Sometimes it's silence that speaks much louder than our words and I do so much appreciate your silent approval in this case. Thank you. -Bob |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I echo eternal child, I'm speechless here. This is truly a stunning illustration of a lighthouse Bob. You describe her and her surround magnificently, I'm in awe. The flow, the rhyme..I wish I could write of the lighthouse as you have done. A sonnet, the perfect walz for the lighthouse  it's a  and Thank you. Maree into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. ~Sarah McLachlan~ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
had to come in...lighthouse and all! How did you get that great script for the title?! It's not one of the ones in the formatting above. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Here stands the Lighthouse opulent erect Implored by Sea to mingle on her shore I love the personification here, wonderful image, dear Bob. And ... Yes, it was Sea that held his heart enthralled To live by her and take her as his bride And shine his Love where Sea and land collide You truly captured the fascination of this inseparable bond! Very beautiful and captivating write, dear Bob! Love, Margherita Love |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
*SIGH* you gotta know...I LOVE this one and I am keeping it! wow...wow...wow...  |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Dark Angel, It's such an amazing thrill to know that you approve and to receive such wonderful commendation from you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. As Ethel has written (Thank you garysgirl), I really did "moon" your writing of the Lighthouse on this one. I was so motivated to write this poem right after reading your poem about the two making love and the thoughts of the Lighthouse, I could just picture you (the poetess) in my mind actually watching all of this transpire... You are an extraordinary writer and it has been my great honor to "moon" you and, yes, it would be my honor to "moon" you at any time in the future. (Smiles) Love ya. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
VAS, You need no excuse to come in and read me anytime. Your presence and replies are always (Always) Welcome, but then again, I do most certainly understand your obsession here for the Lighthouse. (Smiles) I really do like this font that I use for the title here as well. The font style is "Gigi" and I do use it now quite a bit. Again, thank you for stopping in and for your kind reply. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Dear Margherita, "The inseparable bond..." I love that expression... and it is most certainly the fundamentals of marriage. The Lighthouse and the Sea have set an absolute perfect personification for us. (Smiles) You do have a most marvelous gifting of discovering, pointing out, and then reflecting back the very very best of me. Thank you. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
SEA, I know. I know. I know. You found me out! I couldn't help it... You've got the perfect pen name and all and, yes, you personify so very very well here in this poem. (Smiles) The Lighthouse and the Sea. Who wouldn't be inspired after reading Dark Angel's poem about love making and all??? I'm blushing in humility, my poetess friend, but at the same time, I'm beaming in thankfulness that you "Loved" my poem. Thank You. Thank you. Thank you. -Bob |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
This is lovely..lighthouses are among my favorite tings and you painted a beautiful picture here with ethereal imagery that entirely suits the subject - bravo! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I read this earlier, Bob, and thought I'd replied, but I see now that I didn't. It is beautifully done! Happiest of new years to you! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Beki, Thank you so very much for the "bravo!" I so appreciate that. Thank you. I do think that lighthouses are kind of heavenly in stature as they "appear" to stand rigid against the forces of Mother Nature and unmoved by the passage of time. I also think that lighthouses are quite masculine in their appearance, but I will not go into detail... (smiles) and, now, I do know that Mother Nature and Sea are certainly hands up on the Lighthouse as so witnessed by the recent disaster. Thanks for reading and for your very kind reply. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Martie, Thank you for the Happy New Year wishes. I did have a most Happy New Year spent with Family and Friends... and Thank You for coming back and reading again and for your kind reply. I soooo apprectiate you doing that. Thanks again. -Bob |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautifully done! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LighthouseBob~ Oh WOW ... this is just so very, very lovely~ I could not help but think of how your very name inspired Mark Bohannan to post this beauty in your honor in the Spiritual Forum- /pip/Forum25/HTML/001787.html I am going to  it also, so that others may see it~  This Sonnet is stunning~ *Huglets* to you, my friend~ ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a beautiful write! Thank you for sharing this. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice write |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Denise, Thank you so very much for your kind words. I did have much inspiration though from the "very beautiful" poetry found found here on these pages. Thanks again. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Marge, "Huglets" back to you my poet friend. OMG How in the world did you remember, but I am soooo glad that you did. Mark is such a talented poet/artist and he really really did surprise me with this one!!! but, now, you go and surprise me once again.... LOL Because I know what a most talented poet/photographer, artist you truly are, I am also very very glad and honored that you found this sonnet stunning. Thank you. -Bob |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I'm fashionably late, as usual. Your sonnet in striking in all it's beauty, took my breath away it did. This is very special and to be treasured, Mr. Bob~ |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Midnitesun, You are very very Welcome and I am so happy that you found this write/poem to be "beautiful" and thank you thank you for your kind reply. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
vandana, Thank you for your compliment. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
BluesSerenade, Ahhhh, Thank you, Musical One, for your lovely reply, although, I'm not altogether convinced about why you lost your breath... Because of reading my poem or because you were running late??? (Smiles) Only joking. I do know that your response here on this poet's posting will never be considered late, but always right on time. Again, thank you and please know that any time is perfect. -Bob |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I couldn't respond to this beautiful sonnet until I found a picture of what I saw through your words, so here you go and thank you once again for a mentally visual treat!  Please check your email Bob. Carpe' Diem |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bob... this flows... I know, for I have read it several times, and got lost in its waves and opulence... and finally I have a chance to respond, because some clever poet pushed it up as they knew I had to see it once again... and I thank you for posting in Open... where I think you need to be a bit more often... so share yourself from Spiritual to here... and from here to there... you will find a whole new different, similar, kind world... welcome to Open, Bob...   |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Mysteria, Thanks for waiting. I love the lighthouse picture that you chose here. It appears soooo ethereal as it eclipses both the clouds and sun in its background. Very very nice. Thanks for sharing and also thanks for nudging me toward my e-mail, I had five whole messages since I got back on line. (smiles) Needless to say, I'm not very e-mail savvy, but I will work on that. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Sunshine, Thanks for reading and for re-reading. I guess it was just meant for you to respond, (smiles) and I do thank you for the Welcome Here and also I thank you for the Welcome Back because I was not here at all for quite some time due to illness, but I am doing much much better now. Thank God for that and, yes, I do plan to spend much more time over here in this forum and toggle back and forth for sure as I have found a real kinship and response here that I really do enjoy. Thanks again. -Bob |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ahem? Did you check the email yet Your pretty poem is there Bob. Have a wonderful day. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Mysteria, I did check my e-mail and yes it is a most fantastic display. I love it, though I have not had a chance to respond beccause my daugter is visiting whom I have not seen for about 5 years and soon it does appear that I will be a Grandfather. WOW!!! I will be back soon..... (Smiles) Love ya. -Bob |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ah, now won't you have a tender subject to be writing about? Congratulations to you all. Babies are just sweet little miracles in motion!  |
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