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Sunday, December 06, 2009

One Single Impression: Lighthouse (an acrostic)

LIGHTHOUSE
...(an acrostic)

Light shines brightly
Incandescent
Guide for sailors
Heralds the shore
Times of gone by
Home for keeper
O lonely place
Untold beauty
Seen so seldom
Enjoyable


Poem Copyright © 2009 Jimmiehov
All Rights Reserved

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
Lighthouse is at Point Bolivar, Texas,
adjoining Galveston on the east
after a brief ferry ride.

Find more poems at One Single Impression
"Light House" as prompt was
suggested by Geraldine at My Poetic Path

Submitted for Acrostics Only December, 2009, prompt 7, Open: Poet's Choice
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21 comments:

  1. anthonynorthSunday, December 06, 2009 3:55:00 AM

    You've captured so many elements of the old lighthouse life here.

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  2. NessaSunday, December 06, 2009 6:12:00 AM

    Lovely. Lighthouses are fascinating.

    Santa Puppets

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  3. Loch RobSunday, December 06, 2009 6:55:00 AM

    Jim, very well done. Your words illicit many images to think about. I wrote my piece with memories of Arcadia. I think the New England coastline has a number of really outstanding lighthouses, especially up towards Maine. Put your rollerskates on and come over to my place. :)

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  4. SandyCarlsonSunday, December 06, 2009 7:23:00 AM

    Inspired, beautiful. Lighthouses are lonely. And necessary.

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  5. Amias (ljm and liquidplastic)Sunday, December 06, 2009 8:24:00 AM

    Jim I like the way you played with this one, very creative. I especially love these lines ...

    "O lonely place
    Untold beauty
    Seen so seldom"

    Please make sure to link it at Acrostic Only as prompt #7 ...

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  6. MaggieSunday, December 06, 2009 12:19:00 PM

    I have read books in the past which spoke of the lonely life of being the keeper of the light in the Lighthouse.

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  7. Sherri B.Sunday, December 06, 2009 1:05:00 PM

    Wonderful! The black and white photo added to the times gone by feel of this.

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  8. AmitySunday, December 06, 2009 7:44:00 PM

    that's really how a light house to us...i remember when i was a teener, climbing the light house in our place through the rocky side of the cliffs!

    and there's that significant one you can see at the top, a lonely keeper!

    awesome take on the prompt Jim!

    good evening there!

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  9. Tumblewords:Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:11:00 PM

    Cool acrostic - it's a super read!

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  10. floretaSunday, December 06, 2009 10:57:00 PM

    lighthouses have a mysterious beauty

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  11. Tammie LeeMonday, December 07, 2009 1:39:00 AM

    such an amazing mix in the life of a lighthouse. wonderful poem.

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  12. Yellow TulipMonday, December 07, 2009 3:08:00 AM

    lovely take on the promt:)...good one

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  13. Sandra.ifWednesday, December 09, 2009 12:06:00 PM

    seen so seldom.........yes....!

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  14. PattiWednesday, December 09, 2009 5:37:00 PM

    Fantastic acrostic and you are right- seldom seen. I love when I do come across one though!

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  15. Carlos GesmundoWednesday, December 09, 2009 6:55:00 PM

    I saw an old lighthouse in San Diego late last summer. It does feel like a "lonely place." You wonder how the lighthouse keeper kept his wits.

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  16. AnonymousWednesday, December 09, 2009 11:29:00 PM

    very nicely done jim!

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  17. Joshua St.CyrThursday, December 10, 2009 3:58:00 AM

    This is a very good poem. With a few simple words you make me think of so many things. Very well done.

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  18. Cassiopeia RisesThursday, December 10, 2009 11:49:00 AM

    Jim my friend, this is lovely. It gives one a time of peace to think upon those cold winter nights in the the Lighthouse.. I loved it.


    love, Melanie

    been in hospital again. I think I have sprung a leak, Needed more blood. GLAD TO BE BACK.

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  19. Amias (ljm and liquidplastic)Friday, December 11, 2009 2:17:00 AM

    Just thinking about you Jim, wondering if this erratic weather we are having here got you down?

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  20. Kathie BrownTuesday, December 15, 2009 12:01:00 AM

    Jimmie, I really like this one! You have captured its essence well!

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  21. Amias (ljm and liquidplastic)Sunday, January 03, 2010 5:56:00 AM

    Acrostic Only congratulates you! Your acrostic won
    “Best Acrostic Poetry Award”, and you are most deserving.

    Jim this is good!

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