Sunday, January 12, 2014

Stormy Sea

La Jument, off the coast of Brittany, photograph by Jean Guichard


I am a light keeper,  beacon of hope
facing adversity when it comes to call
sending messages, helping sailors cope
solitary life, lost souls visit my stone walls

I remember sunny days sailing together
until, storm clouds took you away from me
lost amidst sorrow, cursing turbulent weather
haunting songs drifting grey foaming seas

I am a light keeper, my heart is true
seeking redemption, floating ghosts roam
may your ship always sail under skies of blue
navigating wild waves leading safely home

posted for the Mag 202
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48 comments:

  1. MaryJanuary 12, 2014

    Beautiful. I like the idea of being a light keeper, beacon of hope!

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 12, 2014

      Thank you Mary, may your light always shine.

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  2. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerJanuary 12, 2014

    Lovely--and great job with the prompt!

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  3. Sherry Blue SkyJanuary 12, 2014

    Beautiful - I always wanted to be a lighthouse keeper.......love the "beacon of hope" line very much!

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 12, 2014

      Sherry,

      I think you would make a wonderful lighthouse keeper..guiding souls to safe shores.

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  4. alan1704January 12, 2014

    I like this, full of striking images and a beacon of life to a dangerous world

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 12, 2014

      Hi Alan,

      A dangerous world in need of light.

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  5. ScarletJanuary 12, 2014

    I like the positive line, I am the light keeper ~ Beautiful truedessa ~

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  6. scotthastiepoetJanuary 12, 2014

    The central metaphor here is a strong one - of true and faithful love whilst there is the whirling possibility of risk and loss all around and: 'floating ghosts roam..." Great! All the best to you at the start of this new year Scott www.scotthastie.com

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 12, 2014

      Scott,

      Thank you for the thoughtful comment. A whirling sea is full of emotions.

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  7. Brian MillerJanuary 12, 2014

    makes me think of one waiting for the other to come home, even when all hope is gone and they are feared dead....keep the light...keep the hope....

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 12, 2014

      Hi Brian,

      We all need to keep the light burning..hope you are enjoying your weekend.

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  8. kaykualaJanuary 12, 2014

    One often fails to see it from their point of view. Very poignantly expressed Truedessa!

    Hank

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 12, 2014

      Thank you Hank..always nice to read your replies.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2014

    Soothing, engaging and thoughtful come to mind…very nice!

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  10. Pat HattJanuary 12, 2014

    Keeping the flame burning
    As the minds wheels are turning
    Where could the other be
    Lost in the blue sea
    Or maybe drawing near
    A fickle thing, fear

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 12, 2014

      The never ending light
      paves the way at night
      lost souls taking flight

      Where could the other be
      searching the churning sea..

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    2. Pat HattJanuary 12, 2014

      I`m sure the other is near
      Just perk up an ear

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  11. Vandana SharmaJanuary 12, 2014

    Lighthouse: a pillar of strength.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 13, 2014

      A pillar of strength it is during crushing storms..

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  12. Santa ClausJanuary 12, 2014

    ho ho ho grab a reindeer and fly away ho ho ho

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  13. NatašekJanuary 13, 2014

    when it comes to sea there is so much romance to be told.. so many stories... beautiful.. strong.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 13, 2014

      Thank you Natasa that is very true romantic songs blowing in the waves..

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  14. Kerry O'ConnorJanuary 13, 2014

    The lighthouse is such an excellent metaphor. I can relate to your descriptions in this poem.

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  15. BerowneJanuary 13, 2014

    Gripping and moving; well written.
















































































































































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    1. TruedessaJanuary 13, 2014

      Thank you Berowne..not sure where all the space came from but, glad you came for a visit..smiles

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  16. Myrna R.January 13, 2014

    What a beautiful write about lost love. I really like the gentleness of the ending.

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 13, 2014

      Myrna,

      Thank you for feeling my words..

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  17. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 13, 2014

    That's sad and haunting.

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  18. humbirdJanuary 13, 2014

    Love your story, sad, but beautiful!

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  19. LynJanuary 13, 2014

    You really portray the mood of this beautifully...

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 13, 2014

      Thank you Lyn, the picture speaks of loneliness during a storm..

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  20. kelvin s.m.January 13, 2014

    ...those last two lines show the heart in this, my friend... a beautiful write for such a noble thing that resides by the sea... truly enjoyed... thank you... smiles... & happy new year!

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 13, 2014

      Kelvin,

      Welcome back my friend..I've missed seeing you around..it was nice to read your work again.

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  21. 21 WitsJanuary 14, 2014

    A light keeper first and forever more!

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  22. Silent Otto January 15, 2014

    Before you know it your lightgouse has morphed into a Graceful ship......i enjoyed that , thanks

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    1. TruedessaJanuary 15, 2014

      Oh, I do like the image of the lighthouse morphing into a ship..thank you for that thought.

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  23. HelenaJanuary 16, 2014

    What an understanding that exchanges here. So solid.

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 08, 2014

    Oh, I really loved this! I love light houses, I love the sea, and everything else about your poem! Brilliant!

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