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The Keeper Of The Light
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The Keeper Of The Light |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
When I am tossed about In life's stormy sea I can feel him near Wherever I may be Through rough waters My ship sets sail Traveling slow but sure No way I can fail I navigate the rocks That pop up along the way Hoping that I reach The safety of the bay Out on the horizon I can see his light Its brightness guides me there On this very night The lighthouse keeper Is a kind hearted soul Though lonely he may be All ships safe is his goal I know he's watching me As I slowly cross the lake I'll make it to the other side Leaving him in my wake Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 06-30-2000).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Give me a poem about a lighthouse, and I'm a happy sailor...  |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
A friend to guide us through trouble is a great thing, even when the friend is unseen. Good One. 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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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
Wow! That is what we all need... a guiding light in our lives. Great poem.  "The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." Eden Phillpotts *Cassandra Roseen* |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
My goodness girl you can write like an angel! This piece if fabulous!!! I loved the imagery and the story and the message that it held. BIG BIG cheers from me |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ Great big ENJOYS here ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Great work! So wonderful to have that guiding light, I wish you smooth sailing. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Hey Jenn, this kind of reminds me of a poem I have hanging over my desk... Guiding Light While out on the sea of life One very dark and stormy day I started drifting far from the shore I had lost my way I heard voices calling out to me Because they knew that I was lost But I wanted to go my own way Not taking time to count the cost I heard one voice say "Here, catch this lifeline and I'll pull you in But I thought I knew what was best So I continued in my sin The farther out I drifted The lonelier and colder I became It was then I asked the Lord "Do you know where I am?" "Can you hear me calling out your name?" I said "Lord, I'm so scared and lonely, I can't stay out here alone Please send to me your guiding light So I can find my way back home" by: Brenda Mathews< !signature--> All my love, Jeffrey [This message has been edited by Jeffrey Carter (edited 06-30-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
EXCELLENT LW perfect...loved that last verses sentiments later-sailor-gator jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Nan . . . Me too!! It's the little things that count!!! Jamie . . . We all need a friend like that in our lives. Thanks. Dawn . . . Exactly!! Thank you!! BDC . . . Wow, an angel?? I like that!! Thanks and it was just screaming to be told. BIG BIG Thanks from me my friend. Marge . . . So pleased to hear that. Love lighthouses!! EagleOne . . . Thank you on both counts! Jeffrey . . . Have to say I LOVED THE POEM!! BTW, hanging over MY desk now!!! LOL Thank you so much for sharing it my friend.  JM . . . Thanks!! They are in my heart right next to hope . . . Best wishes to you!! Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Lone Wolf~ I love lighthouses too! This is fantastic! It's like a security blanket....( well sort of  )-SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Jeremiah Johnson Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 1223Brooksville, Fl, U.S |
well you got my vote another great piece from you i love all your work and always hope to read more. I'm a dying romantic and when i can no longer write i can no longer live -Jeremiah Johnson- |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is beautiful, Lone Wolf!!! A guiding light is precious indeed. Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful visuals Lone Wolf! The light house keeper reminds me of a real-life guardian angel ... well done! Best wishes, /Kit |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~LW,...this is a grand piece of poetry. Right away, the first part just hit me...it's so true. You have written quite a poem here. Gosh, did your words just go together so well and tell a most uplifting tale. WE will make it. Take care girl. *Peace. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
SEA . . . I know exactly what you mean!! Jeremiah . . . Thanks for the vote and compliment. There will always be more! Lizzie . . . Thanks, yes they are very precious indeed. Kit . . . Wonderful way to think of them. I agree. Thanks!! SF . . . Awe, thanks!! The title came to me and the words just flowed from there. Yes, WE will!!! Take care too. Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Beautiful descriptive words Lone Wolf. I always try to keep that light in sight in hopes that I won't travel too far off the right path! Bravo! ~Kelly ~Kellsue Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Kelly, Hi there!!! Where ya been hiding lately?? Thank you for the reply. I try not to stray too far either!! LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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