Image PROMPT for this week’s 55-word challenge is > LIGHTHOUSE
The first piece is titled Lighthouse – yes I know, quite innovative!
In the old days, a lass was a young female, woman of the fairer gender. We don’t say ‘sex’ – that would be so un-Victorian! I wonder how that term ‘cutlass’ came about.
Many assume that ships were lost at sea due to bad weather and those lost near shore, smashed into rocks. Probably true – and we also assume this is the work of nature.
All dark, I’m afraid. I hope your springs bubble forth with more light. I welcome and would love to read your 55-word contributions.
Some guidelines:
1. Your contributions can be in prose or verse.
2. Please do make it count exactly 55 words (excluding the title, if any).
3. Your contribution does not have to include my title > LIGHTHOUSE > rather, please draw off the Image, let your imagination sail.
If you can leave your contributions in the Comments below, I shall be happy to post them in a Gallery on 30 April, giving you full credit and with a link back to your blog…
Many thanks 
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Hi Eric,
Back for a second time:
LIGHT of LIGHTS
I was born into an evil age
An age where evil had been disguised as good
For many years I was lost, roaming, deceived by countless waves of lies
Before I had known who I was I had found myself heading for certain death
Desperation gripped me – but then I saw that Light
Everything changed
Thanks again.
Welcome back Ben and what a journey of self discovery, and the title – superb!
Your contrinution will certainly enhance the gallery.
All good wishes, Eric
Thanks very much Eric, enjoying what you do.
Just a little darkness today, but I’ve been meaning to get here to check your place out properly, so I thought I’d add a little something for the visit.
Lone be the failed Cape Beacon,
Where the Sophia-jane rests broken mid-ships, upon the ancient spit,
Sails torn before the beacon’s shadow, crescent moon so lit,
Can you hear their calls,
For the tide is high upon the lighthouse,
Where the rescue launch broke free,
While the tempest stakes its claim on life and liberty.
Hello Sean,
Trust all is well.
Thank you for your visit and contribution.
Cheers, Eric
Hi Eric, Yes, all good, cheers..
Hi Eric.
Great post. Thanks
My scribbling
The Gods At Play
The storm rages like the fury of a jilted Zeus or Poseidon
Do the gods play or war? I’m lost, scared, disheartened.
We ride a bottomless sea, Hades waits patiently.
In despair I look, and I see a light piercing through my darkness
Not today will we be asked to pay our debts to Charon
This is a good one Lesley – thank you for joining in 🙂
All good wishes, Eric
Thank you Eric
How exciting, sir. You have a lot of entries now. I’m new here and its my first time so please bear with me. I hope I am able to shift the reader’s perspective of the image with this one.
“Mutiny!”
The captain roared as he drew his sinful blade
clash of steel in symphony with the thunders above.
“Bring her to the lighthouse I say! The lighthouse!”
But the crew had abandoned him,
all merciless as the anger of Poseidon.
In the brig, the captain was thrown,
For only he sights the deadly mirage.
Hello Audrey (am I right) and the last name is Alagos?
Yes, we do have a lot of entries and there is always room for more 🙂 Welcome aboard and don’t worry about anything. Most of us are amateurs and help each other along.
And what a perspective you bring! That last line!
Will be proud to display your work in the Gallery.
All good wishes,
Eric
Its Aubrey, with the b, but you got the last name right. Thank you for the warm welcome. 🙂
Ah, yes 😳
I do apologise – it is Aubrey.
A little late to the party, but here is my lighthouse contribution. These are something I grew up with and love them dearly.
This ghastly storm rages on
Neither sickness nor fear of watery grave deters
us from reaching dry land
Captain and crew give trust to you O’ lady
Stoic lookout with the guiding light
Embracing us to lead us home
Lighthouse, our lover with your promise of safety
We put our lives in your welcoming hands
Thank you Eric, I really enjoy these prompts.
You not late Dominic – I usually set aside about 10 days after posting, to give everyone some time.
Very pleased indeed that you could join in again.
Have a great weekend ahead,
Eric
it seems Lighthouse has stirred many emotions and inspired many hearts, Eric…. I enjoyed reading your poems too… I’ve tried to compose something and am adding it now…
LIGHTHOUSE…
The Sailing Ship fought bravely forward,
the whole crew solid to every last man,
all cursing heartily at the merciless waves,
whilst praying to still be a part in Gods plan.
Suddenly the crows nest shout was heard
‘Longships Lighthouse bearing dead ahead’
The helmsman battled, changing their course,
where calmer waters made welcome instead.
Hope you and yours have a great weekend.. xPenx
ps. I’ve added a link to Longships Lighthouse… It’s near Lands End, Cornwall in the UK xx
Thank you Penny for the contribution. Good one.
All the best for the weekend too,
Eric
Enjoyed all 3! Easy to conjure up vivid pictures.
That’s great Steve.
Have a good one,
Eric
Hmm… I wonder where the cutlass is aiming at – the mutual friend or wife ?? Feels like there is a twist to someone’s fate. This post draws me most. I also like the stunning image you chose, great shot of the lightning.
Good question – is that friend in Port-au-Prince alive? Is the wife next?
Thank you Jasey for your visit and comment. Have a great weekend.
Luv and hugz, Eric