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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Eternity At Sea Upon a rock, a mile or more Out from the ocean's stormy shore, Men went to build a lighthouse there, So ships that came would be aware Of dangers lying in their path, Augmented by the ocean's wrath. It was a long and arduous task. Almost seemed too much to ask, To pit mere men against such force, But there are always those of course We see the challenge and the cost Mo matter what the weather tossed At them in storms, so awesome they Must all survive in any way! Sometimes without supplies, because Ships must wait for weather's pause. They blasted and they used their picks, Then built a place of stone and bricks. Constructed tower that would rise Sixty-two feet into the skies! Four men on duty manned the light And kept it shining through the night, For eighteen miles across the sea. So dangerous there, it came to be Called "Terrible Tilly" by the few Who were the brave and stalwart crew. For many years it met the test. At last, was deemed a place of rest For those who died in service of This fearsome place they came to love. Eternity at Sea became The antithesis of the name That it had worn, for now they rest Upon the rock and ocean's breast! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Xeonox
since 2000-04-01
Posts 1764CA, USA |
I enjoyed reading this. The topic was good. The beginning grabbed my attention. The use of antithesis as a word was nice also. I speak insanity. I write fantasy. I sleep reality. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ With my love for lighthouses ... I would know that you are poeticizing about the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse ... she is a beauty !! You are sooooooooooo good at this ...~ BEAUTIFULLY rendered~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
There is something so romantic and inspiring about lighthouses. You treated the subject with the respect it deserves. As always, well done. Hope Ron had a nice halloween. Love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Xeonox: Thank you for reading and commenting. It's nice to read that you enjoyed the poem. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Every time I go to the Oregon Coast, I tour the lighthouses. They are splendid!! I knew you'd recognize this one! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thank you! Ron enjoyed the card you made him very much! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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