Seafarers Friend Poem by Frederick Nellist

You stand proudly high on the shore
warning mariners what lies in store.
Probing, searching fingers of light
wide awake at first signs of night.

Nightly probing the turbulent seas
your beams dance where they please.
Nocturnal angels seeking to guide
a lighthouse keepers eternal pride.

Sailors weary, cold, tempest tossed
seek your embrace when they are lost.
Life saving rays seek out ships sails
guiding safely through dangers veiled.

Your bright eyes touch souls far away
navigating dark seas unseen by day.
Who can construct more worthy things
that talk to ships and sea birds wings.

When Neptune's oceans ferment and roar
your piercing eyes each night encore.
Daring to challenge the uncaring sea
a seafarers friend you will always be.