The Lighthouse Keeper

The Lighthouse Keeper
By: Adam M. Snow

 

I wait eternity upon this shore,
crying out my heart and soul evermore.
I watch thee sail beyond the horizon;
I sit here waiting, rot and wizen.

 

I light thee way through a fog draped night;
you sailed on blind without a sight.
I wait here in this tall light tower,
until the day death brings my hour.

 

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Author's Note

I once was told that hundreds of years ago, it was the wives of the ship captains who would maintain the lighthouse as they wait many years for their love to return. This poem is about that.

Reviews

[Rhianne Ney]

You're great... the rhythm and mood of the poem are all set free in this poem.. i'm not very good at poems like you so this is inspiring and creative...

[Adam M. Snow]

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[Renée]

Well done Adam ! I also enjoyed your authors note giving information & history regarding your write ( :

[Adam M. Snow]

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[Cherrie Palmer]

In todays automated society it is a refreshing reminder of the lonely heart of the keeper of the light.

[afra]

short but powerful ...well done

[Adam M. Snow]

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[Heather]

I like this poem Adam and think that if you do some research about the wives of ship captains you could even expand on it more. Beautiful writing.

[Adam M. Snow]

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[Mockingbird]

it is difficult, i imagine, to be a captain's wife, never knowing if your husband will return. great job.

[Adam M. Snow]

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[Audrey Howitt]

Beautiful write Adam! Just gorgeous writing!

[Adam M. Snow]

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I loved this beautiful poem.
100/100

[Adam M. Snow]

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[Vampyre of Fantasy]

Wow, I love the decriptions, it made me feel like I was there. Amazing job. :)

[Adam M. Snow]

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[Freckled Princess]

Spectacular. Beautiful visuals.
"Fog draped night;" is my favorite use of descriptive words.
Really captivated me. Good job. (:

[Adam M. Snow]

Thank you