It's not preaching,
just statements of fact.
I'm only speaking,
and hope you'll act.

It's not judging,
just the truth.
In your choosing,
live harsh or smooth.

The light-house can only warn,
it's your choice to heed or scorn.
To this I am sworn:
The choice yours to be borne.

No matter who might morn!

Far too often the light-house keeper,
has to shake his head in dread.
As captains choose to face the Reaper,
making ships and sailors dead.

Far too often the light-house keeper,
wonders why he's still at task.
When captains follow the Dreamer,
into the endless dark.

Far too often the light-house keeper,
sees he leaves no mark.
So departs to be a seeker,
where captains him will hark.

DJB - 2023-10-15