The Lighthouse
A shining light for all that sail the seas.27 total reviews
Comment from Faith Williams
I really enjoyed your rhyming poem about lighthouses. It was rather lyrical and rich in its description especially 'The guardian light with flashing eyes.'
Thanks so much for sharing your lovely poem.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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I really enjoyed your rhyming poem about lighthouses. It was rather lyrical and rich in its description especially 'The guardian light with flashing eyes.'
Thanks so much for sharing your lovely poem.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Faith,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Please take care and have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Michele Harber
This is short, sweet and to the point. In only four lines, you paint a very visual and detailed picture of the lighthouse and its purpose. Your rhymes and meter work very well, and there's not a wasted word or syllable. Very nice job!
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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This is short, sweet and to the point. In only four lines, you paint a very visual and detailed picture of the lighthouse and its purpose. Your rhymes and meter work very well, and there's not a wasted word or syllable. Very nice job!
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Michele,
Thanks so much for reviewing my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. The art work is awesome and so suitable for the verse.
Take care and have a good day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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The artwork is perfect, but so is your poem, hence the six! 😀 Enjoy your evening.
Comment from lancellot
This is very nice and well crafted. I am surprised to hear that they are still building lighthouses. I guess, that old saying is true. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
notes:
Man against {nature,time} against tide
- add space in between
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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This is very nice and well crafted. I am surprised to hear that they are still building lighthouses. I guess, that old saying is true. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
notes:
Man against {nature,time} against tide
- add space in between
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Thanks so much for reading and reviewing my poem. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your tips.
Take care and enjoy your day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
There are very few new lighthouses these days as navigation has improved on the boats and ships. It must have been greatly needed and your poem is a tribute to the safety on the sea, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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There are very few new lighthouses these days as navigation has improved on the boats and ships. It must have been greatly needed and your poem is a tribute to the safety on the sea, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 26-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Thanks Dolly. It was more precisely a re-conditioning of the lighthouse. A nice paint job and new lanterns for the light.
Anyway, I am glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Terry Broxson
Barry, this is one fine four-line poem. It is too bad there is no rhyming contest for four-line poems. I love how it reads out loud; you have great imagery and a visual message. Excellent! Terry.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Barry, this is one fine four-line poem. It is too bad there is no rhyming contest for four-line poems. I love how it reads out loud; you have great imagery and a visual message. Excellent! Terry.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Thanks Terry for taking the timeto read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. The Fan Art imagery is spot on and it really lends a lot to the impact of the poem.
Have a great day and take care.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this reminder with us of the importance of lighthouses. I do understand their importance. We have visited many during our travels. My husband and I are fascinated by them.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Thank you for sharing this reminder with us of the importance of lighthouses. I do understand their importance. We have visited many during our travels. My husband and I are fascinated by them.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Barbara,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. The Fan Art imagery was just perfect for the poem. Yes, they are important and undoubtedly have helped save many lives.
Have a great day
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Mary Shifman
I think this is an outstanding poem. I admit that I am particularly fond of rhyming poems but this one also has excellent meter and gorgeous imagery. It's altogether wonderful.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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I think this is an outstanding poem. I admit that I am particularly fond of rhyming poems but this one also has excellent meter and gorgeous imagery. It's altogether wonderful.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Mary,
Thanks so much for the six star rating. The Fan Art imagery was perfect for this poem. A powerful combination. You have a great day and take care.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from karenina
Now I'm curious. Where do you live? I love lighthouses and could only find this on the wonderful world wide web:
"NEWEST SHORESIDE LIGHTHOUSE is Sullivan's Island in Charleston, SC, 1962."
Clearly, there is a newer one!
Your 8/8/9/9 syllable count works very well, as does your AABB rhyme scheme.
More than that, you capture the literal beacon of hope for many a wandering mariner...
Karenina
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Now I'm curious. Where do you live? I love lighthouses and could only find this on the wonderful world wide web:
"NEWEST SHORESIDE LIGHTHOUSE is Sullivan's Island in Charleston, SC, 1962."
Clearly, there is a newer one!
Your 8/8/9/9 syllable count works very well, as does your AABB rhyme scheme.
More than that, you capture the literal beacon of hope for many a wandering mariner...
Karenina
Comment Written 26-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Karenina,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. I live on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
The lighthouse was more precisely "re-conditioned" Like new. It was already there but needed a large touch up to make it sparkle again.
Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
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Australia! Somewhere on my bucket list, I fear I'll never get to! I do love to visit lightouses. There are a few for sale to private owners here in the states! Wouldn't that be something?
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Now that would be something. Hope you do get down here. You will see plenty of lighthouses. All the best.
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Same to you!
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are engaging, descriptive and creative. I found these
words to be so true. I like how this author gave credit to the Light House.
I find we don't realize how important that light is! The poem flows and
connects well. The artwork is awesome and goes well with these words.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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The author's words are engaging, descriptive and creative. I found these
words to be so true. I like how this author gave credit to the Light House.
I find we don't realize how important that light is! The poem flows and
connects well. The artwork is awesome and goes well with these words.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Yes the artwork is awesome for sure. Thanks Fan Art. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with your tribute to lighthouses,
Barry. The art choice was perfect I liked the rhymes and
the personification of the lighthouse. Your poem read
smoothly, too. I did not know new lighthouses were built.
line 3 a space is needed after nature
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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You did a great job with your tribute to lighthouses,
Barry. The art choice was perfect I liked the rhymes and
the personification of the lighthouse. Your poem read
smoothly, too. I did not know new lighthouses were built.
line 3 a space is needed after nature
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 25-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Jan,
Thanks for taking time to read and review my poem. Yes the art choice was spot on. Thanks Fan Art. Hope you have a great day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold