A Sovereign Light
A poem in tribute to our lighthouses.
Photo by Marcel Smits on Unsplash
Standing proud and strong,
She’s a resilient pillar.
Her light stretches far and long
Like a welcome home signaller.
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Two hundred years ago
Human hands built this queen
To guide and light the way so
That we’d be safe in her beam.
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Her crown is bright,
The jewels a life-saving show
Across the inky night sky,
Her gown of white softly glows.
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Her friend the moon
Casts a supportive glow,
But all too soon,
She wanes, unable to show.
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Yet, our sovereign protector
Remains the month long.
We enjoy the blessing where
Her warning light triumphs, is strong.
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Thank you, bright lady,
For your night-time blessing.
You take the night-shift
While your subjects are resting.
I wrote this in particular tribute to the beautiful lighthouse in my hometown of Donaghadee in Co Down.
