The Old Lighthouse

[ShyEyes]

Upon the jagged edge of night,
it stands alone against the roar,
a solitary tower of light
that guards the dark and broken shore.

It does not sail to meet the wave,
nor chase the ships that pass it by;
it only keeps the flame it gave
against the vast and empty sky.

Through blinding fog and driving rain,
when every mark of land is gone,
its steady beam remains plain
to lead the weary traveler on.

For purpose needs no grand parade,
nor traveling far across the sea
just holding fast where shadows fade
to be the light you came to be.

 

[Hangova]

There is something sad yet beautiful in this.
There are souls that stray the sea, but there is always a lighthouse if you can see!

 

[Captain Ching]

Upon the jagged edge of night,
it stands alone against the roar,
a solitary tower of light
that guards the dark and broken shore.

It does not sail to meet the wave,
nor chase the ships that pass it by;
it only keeps the flame it gave
against the vast and empty sky.

Through blinding fog and driving rain,
when every mark of land is gone,
its steady beam remains plain
to lead the weary traveler on.

For purpose needs no grand parade,
nor traveling far across the sea
just holding fast where shadows fade
to be the light you came to be.View attachment 435609

Be the light ️ ,
Pure soul, pure light ,
So deep and peaceful...

 

[cheetra]

Reminded me of poem "The Lighthouse" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Beautifully written..

 

[Gopzzz]

Upon the jagged edge of night,
it stands alone against the roar,
a solitary tower of light
that guards the dark and broken shore.

It does not sail to meet the wave,
nor chase the ships that pass it by;
it only keeps the flame it gave
against the vast and empty sky.

Through blinding fog and driving rain,
when every mark of land is gone,
its steady beam remains plain
to lead the weary traveler on.

For purpose needs no grand parade,
nor traveling far across the sea
just holding fast where shadows fade
to be the light you came to be.View attachment 435609

To be the lighthouse isn't that easy despite the quiet lonely darkness standing strud like a soldier guarding the frontier where it's courage, patience and dedication isn't appreciated.

Though the waves hit hard often, the breeze turns to cyclone and being devastating most the times, still choosing to be the light guiding the shore.

Deep inside, this isn't abt the ocean nor the lighthouse...

 

[Baron_Smith]

Light to the lost souls in the sea.. Good thoughts, Optimism, Care and Bravery can be as much to someone like the Lighthouse..
Always a good write up like the English poets which we used to read in our school days.. Kudos Milady..

 

[Soul Hacker]

When storms arrive and every star retreats,
Be the quiet light that never fades.
You need not chase the waves or distant seas—
Just shine where you stand, and guide the way.

 

[Honey bunch]

Upon the jagged edge of night,
it stands alone against the roar,
a solitary tower of light
that guards the dark and broken shore.

It does not sail to meet the wave,
nor chase the ships that pass it by;
it only keeps the flame it gave
against the vast and empty sky.

Through blinding fog and driving rain,
when every mark of land is gone,
its steady beam remains plain
to lead the weary traveler on.

For purpose needs no grand parade,
nor traveling far across the sea
just holding fast where shadows fade
to be the light you came to be.View attachment 435609

Beautiful pic