Life's Guiding Light

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Life’s Guiding Light He stands alone against the twilight sky while guiding weary sailors on their course traversing every danger by and by that coastal waters seemingly endorse. A Beacon in the darkness lending hope to ship-worn seamen at their journeys end, this leading Lighthouse helping them to cope with perils they can never comprehend. His beams that penetrate the dark abyss will lead us steady down life’s foggy path to calmer seas within the harbor’s bliss and always keep us safe from evil’s wrath. With guiding rays that ever show the way, forever He will lead us come what may. August 25, 2022

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John Watt

Date: 9/7/2022 3:08:00 PM

John, this is such a delightful sonnet; exactly the kind I like to read (and write). Love your imagery, the lighthouse metaphor, your carefully crafted meter and rhyme, and the comforting message. Great sunset pic, too. Going in my faves. Blessings ~ John

John Gondolf
Date: 9/8/2022 6:15:00 AM

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and for saving this to your favorites, John. Sonnets are one of my favorite forms to write, though I haven't written too many lately. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. John

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/3/2022 4:34:00 AM

I do like this lighthouse poem. I think they are such a great man-made beauty about which to write but also can be a metaphor for our Lord. Sara

John Gondolf
Date: 9/3/2022 5:02:00 AM

Thank you, Sara, I appreciate your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed this. John

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 8/30/2022 3:11:00 PM

Thank you, John for sharing your beautiful comforting poem. Take care Shirley.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/31/2022 2:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Shirley, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/29/2022 7:19:00 PM

A beacon of light . So many gifts to be received within this beautiful poem. Your words leading the way from darkness to light . Beautifully expressed John . Hugs, Susan :)

John Gondolf
Date: 8/30/2022 2:50:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Susan, may your world always be filled with the light. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/25/2022 9:44:00 AM

He is. . . "A Beacon in the darkness lending hope." My heart is comforted knowing this truth. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my soul. At this moment, these words hold me so close. (They are needed). This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 8/26/2022 6:12:00 AM

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Brandy, I'm glad my words gave you some comfort for the moment. Hugs, John