Sentry Of The Sea
~*Marge Tindal*~

Out across Pemaquid Point
she blinks and sends her light
Guiding home the sailing ships
through the darkened night

Never giving up the sentry
for well-over a century and more
Steadfastly keeping the guardianship
along the east Maine shore

Since 1827,
she has beaconed the ships at sea
Sending some to the briny deep
who did not take her heed

If you chance upon her light
while sailing the pounding sea
Steer clear, Matey, of her granite skirts
or 'twill be the death of thee


*In the history of Pemaquid Point Light
it is noted that the first lighthouse on the Point was built in 1826.
It did not stand for long, as the builder mixed his lime mortar with salt water.
When the new lighthouse was commissioned to be built,
it was specified in the contract that only fresh water be used.

~This one's for you, Nan~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Marge-
   So this is the masterpiece you've been researching..
   What a wonderful history you've presented
   to go with such a lovely graphic..
   Love it, sweet lady..

   hugs,
   ~vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes

Marge, very cool poem. I'm glad I took the time to read this. Enjoyed like I do all of yours.  

Sauni @~~~>~~

The Sun Shines
Not On Us, But In Us
The River Flows Not Past,
But Through Us

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) Loving in Truth
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~Jeff~

"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life."
-Brooke Shields

LadyInWhite~
Me too !
I'm blessed with Leandra, my little muse of intrigue
for historic places.
She brings me the fascination for these pieces.
Thank you.

JBaker~
I certainly do appreciate your reply.
My goodness, now you've left me 'almost' speechless !
LOL @ *kill* ... that's a little permanent !
~Check your e-mail, my poetic friend.

BloomingRose~
LOL !  Glad you liked the lighthouses.
Personally, I like my lobster - bisqued !
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Wonderful write, Marge...excellent tribute...and I know of someone else who is going to appreciate this!  Love it!

sp  

it was love that first drew me,
it is love that will keep me here...
now I see love burning brightly
when everything else is unclear...

Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind...

AZBlond~
Thank you so much.
It was a fun piece to do and share.

Mysteria~
I know ... isn't it just so lovely ?
I might try it in the warmer months !
Good to see ya', sweetie~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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