Lighthouse Keeper

 

I wish I was a lighthouse keeper

On my solitary rock

With my lighthouse keeper’s cat

And my escape boat in dock

 

Only when I'm getting hungry

Would I sail to the island store

And people would tell me gossip

But I’d find it such a bore

 

They'd ask me what I do all day?

And I say “Sorry, I’ve got to go”

‘But sometimes I just sit and think’

That can take all day you know!

 

At night it does get lonely

Because cats they do not speak

And so my thoughts drift to you

I guess I’m kind of weak

 

I'd dream of being a carpenter

And carving you a Golden Heart

I’d put it right inside of you

So you could really feel my art

 

When the dawn breaks

And I’m staring at a lonely sea

I would see your boat coming

Smiling and waving at me

 

 

Reviews

[rkm]

I loved your imagery. nice read

[Sara Mercury]

I like this; I love the sea and also lighthouses ...

[Palewriter]

Excellent rhymes and meter throughout the poem but the main thoughts of the speaker were really well done. Great work on this.

100/100

[J. J. Nightingale]

A SWEET AND LIGHT AND LOVELY FLOW ..


NICE .. JASMINE :)

[Whiskurz]

Great rhyme and flow.....Really well written.....Whisk

[Dayran]

A mind that is still may well be the beacon to others and warn travellers of dangers to their persons. It's a poignant feel with the appearance of total laziness....a drifter not fit for home and family in society.....yet someone we cannot do without, who lives for the welfare of others. Nice write!

[Robbie]

Oh, I love this romantic write!... This is refreshing to read... although you convey a sad yearning for your love, I felt a positive, dreamy and hopeful vibe through your imagery...Nicely done!

[Cathy Wattam]

I really like this. And so true, many a day could one sit and contemplate. But it would be lonely with just a cat.

Just one correction:-
"Only when I getting hungry" - "I'm" or "I was".

Otherwise, nice writing.

[CRAIG A. THOMSON]

This is a great little verse. Brilliant! I know what you mean. A good think can take all day. It's true!! Cheers

[roarke]

Nice form and rhyme. Your first stanza is a perfect lead in. The last two stanza's are my favorite.