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I should have been a lighthouse keeper

A Catena Rondo poem inspired by Mikeydred

By Calvin LondonPublished 10 months ago 1 min read
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I should have been a lighthouse keeper

With the solitary life I lead

Helping sailors to take heed

I should have been a lighthouse keeper

With the solitary life I lead

There would be no need to hurry

A simple life with little worry

With the solitary life I lead

🌊🌊🌊🌊

There would be no need to hurry

Just make sure the light is lit

So the rocks below, they do not hit

There would be no need to hurry

🌊🌊🌊🌊

Just make sure the light is lit

Rough seas I like, even at night

What a wonderful sight

Just make sure the light is lit

🌊🌊🌊🌊

I should have been a lighthouse keeper

With the solitary life I lead

Helping sailors to take heed

I should have been a lighthouse keeper

🌊🌊🌊🌊

[Author's note: For MikeyDred's November unofficial challenge and my first Catena Rondo poem. Thanks for the inspiration, Mike. Here is his :

Till next time,

Calvin

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Calvin London

I write fiction, non-fiction and poetry about all things weird and wonderful, past and present. Life is full of different things to spark your imagination. All you have to do is embrace it - join me on my journey.

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