THE LIGHTHOUSE

I stand so tall, as my light starts to turn
The candles begin to brighten, as the flame slowly burns
I can see such a distance, sometimes so far away
It seems like an eternity or just another day
There ahead is a killer whale, in amongst its pod
Leading its fellow friends, as if it were a GOD
The starfish all gather, on the shore below
Sticking themselves to the rocks, waiting for the tide to go
It`s such a peaceful feeling, watching the seagulls fly by
With their graceful wings, they wave good-bye
The fishermen wait at the pier, for their prize catch
As the geese wait in the sand, for their goslings to hatch
As the sun begins to rise, I hear the laughter in the air
The children begin to arrive, running here and there
Building their sandcastles and mountains, as high as can be
For just the happiness they give , makes it worthwhile for me
Slowly the ships start dock, one at a time
Arriving at the harbour, with their whistling chimes
They have all arrived safely, quiet as a mouse
For that is my job...I AM THE LIGHTHOUSE

Joe Henn