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      King Neptune was a-ragin’ that day,

          As I sat near the shore.

       I didn’t think the light could stand,

          Up to the ocean’s roar.

 

       He was a god of mighty strength,

          And he waved his trident high.

       Into the sea he plunged that weapon,

          You could just hear that lighthouse sigh.

 

        That sea god was known for his temper,

            And the beacon seemed so small.

        Could it survive this terrible battle,

            As the waves came in so tall?

 

        The battle raged on and on,

            As it became very late.

         But the lighthouse would surely survive,

            As the storm began to abate.

 

         I was really proud of my lighthouse,

             As it emerged from this great trial.

         Then its mighty beam came on again,

             It was almost like a great smile.

King Neptune’s Rage

                            The Lament of a Lighthouse Lover

                              

                                        My lighthouse visiting days

                                     are now at an end.

                                  Because of bad vibrations

                                    that my body does now send.

 

                                  They will all remain

                                     in my heart and in my mind.

                                  For each is unique

                                     one of a kind.

 

                                   I have traveled this land

                                      in search of each view.

                                   I sure hope we can save

                                      more than just a few.

 

                                    I have met great people

                                      in my quest of each light.

                                   For I know they were also impressed

                                     at each wonderful sight.

 

                                   Even though I can’t visit

                                     I can still lend a hand.

                                   And I hope that all of you

                                     will do what you can.

 

                                                   --Gerry Braun, Dec. 2008