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Lighthouses
Some people are lighthouses
Easy to spot but rare
They shine brightly
Their light is strong
They give good guidance
They hand out practical assistance
They can show people the way when they are lost
They are a shoulder to cry on
They are a buffer to vent at
They have an ear to listen
They show an empathy that’s real
They give comfort and support
They are honest and kind
They help whenever they are asked
They do not judge
They do not question
They do not point or wag their finger
They do not tut or raise their eyes upwards
They will not lie or be two faced
They will not use or abuse
They will not exact a price
They never harm, they only help
They never attack but will always defend
They never hate, they only love
They stand erect but not proud
They offer an open hand to all
Most people take them for granted
They use them
They abuse them
They take from them
They keep taking from them
They never give back
They never show loyalty
They never show compassion
They never listen in reverse
They care not what happens to them
They take from them even when the light fading
Finally, when the light goes out
They move on
No tears are shed
No words are spoken
They simply discard them
Moving on to drain the next lighthouse they meet
No sadder sight I know
than lighthouse with no light
Burnt out, just a shadow
left alone in the dark
crumbling like a ruin
Easy to spot but rare
They shine brightly
Their light is strong
They give good guidance
They hand out practical assistance
They can show people the way when they are lost
They are a shoulder to cry on
They are a buffer to vent at
They have an ear to listen
They show an empathy that’s real
They give comfort and support
They are honest and kind
They help whenever they are asked
They do not judge
They do not question
They do not point or wag their finger
They do not tut or raise their eyes upwards
They will not lie or be two faced
They will not use or abuse
They will not exact a price
They never harm, they only help
They never attack but will always defend
They never hate, they only love
They stand erect but not proud
They offer an open hand to all
Most people take them for granted
They use them
They abuse them
They take from them
They keep taking from them
They never give back
They never show loyalty
They never show compassion
They never listen in reverse
They care not what happens to them
They take from them even when the light fading
Finally, when the light goes out
They move on
No tears are shed
No words are spoken
They simply discard them
Moving on to drain the next lighthouse they meet
No sadder sight I know
than lighthouse with no light
Burnt out, just a shadow
left alone in the dark
crumbling like a ruin
Published 25th Jan 2015
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25th Jan 2015 3:24am
25th Jan 2015 11:39am
thank you for such kind comments, I am glad you liked it :-)
I see myself more like a flash light than a lighthouse I am too much of an old cynic to be a light house
:-)
I see myself more like a flash light than a lighthouse I am too much of an old cynic to be a light house
:-)
27th Jan 2015 7:23pm
A flashlight can still be seen from a great distance. All light is the same my friend
25th Jan 2015 7:28am
The heroes always have an arch enemy. Someone always tries o tare down a lighthouse because they can't make it shine on them. Envy blinds the siphons who think they deserve the respect that is given so generously as fuel for the beacon that brightens their night. But those who hide in darkness become lost in the shadows, always plotting a way to steal what they could have earned just by having a heart that cares. Excellent ink!
JJ
JJ
25th Jan 2015 11:39am
beautifully put poetryman - your comment, given the right line breaks would of itself make a good poem :-)
Thank you for your kindness :-)
Thank you for your kindness :-)
Anonymous
25th Jan 2015 1:45pm
These words really resonate with me, completely understand what you're saying, it's a shame the sweetest people get treated like dogs but the cunts get treated like kings. Great write my friend, excellent structure. :)
25th Jan 2015 9:56pm
"it's a shame the sweetest people get treated like dogs but the cunts get treated like kings."
Perfectly put my astute friend :-)
thanks for your comments :-)
Perfectly put my astute friend :-)
thanks for your comments :-)
24th Nov 2017 5:40am
I see a lighthouse *looking at you* (lol)
The ending of this is so sad, gripping and poignant =(
"No sadder sight I know
than lighthouse with no light
Burnt out, just a shadow
left alone in the dark
crumbling like a ruin"
Perhaps this is not the only fate, should another keeper not come along to rekindle the beacon? Such a valiant structure that once stood tall, though appearing barren, is still a fierce icon to keep the darkness at bay =)
The ending of this is so sad, gripping and poignant =(
"No sadder sight I know
than lighthouse with no light
Burnt out, just a shadow
left alone in the dark
crumbling like a ruin"
Perhaps this is not the only fate, should another keeper not come along to rekindle the beacon? Such a valiant structure that once stood tall, though appearing barren, is still a fierce icon to keep the darkness at bay =)
24th Nov 2017 12:57pm
thank you as always you are too kind but you really made me smile :-))))))
I like that idea of the light being rekindled - maybe I need to write a sequel :-)))))
Huge hugs :-))))
I like that idea of the light being rekindled - maybe I need to write a sequel :-)))))
Huge hugs :-))))
