To those who sit in darkness; 
Waste deep in the drink of woe.
The light you bring shares life;
A beacon of glimmering hope.
You carry the torch not for selfish gain; But, foundering ships avail.
Stranded aground, gurgling sounds, off starboard in the Captains gaze…
Hips be lifted, beams a shifted; Hoist the mainsail Maties!!!
She Sails Fare Another day.
My Sincere Thanks To: Martha For Shedding This Wonderful Light On Me… I accept, gratefully. Those I choose to receive the “Candle Lighter Award” created by Kate Kresse , as they have all been a beacon to me in one way or another through their words, sentiments, and friendships are as follows:
Garrick & Mary @ life of miracles.com
As there are no rules, or stipulations regulating administering this Award, other than to offer it to any, and as many beacons of light you feel worthy, I will certainly be adding more sites to the list at a later time. There are many of you who have received this Award, and though there is no limit on how many one can accept, I think our loyal reading, and commenting lets us know who’s who in the bloggerhood… So Much Love… So little Time. Bless You all, and again many thanks to: Martha@in Love w/the LORD and Kate@believe- anyway
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good poem Paul! :)
i love the piccy of the light ship – how vital they are!!!
God bless!
Prenin.
Bless You Batman…heh…
Thanks for dropping in…
I am so happy to share this candle’s flame with you! I love your poem. As i rolled over this morning and heard the rain I was a bit slow to get out of bed, but when I did suddenly all was brighter because I knew He was wmiling at me! As with your ship, I too will sail for another day. Blessings, Martha
You are a blessing…yeah, rained a frog strangler here a little while ago..still coming down, and seems to be getting colder…Oh well, it could be worse…thanks again for the Award… I always wanted that one…heh, I only passed it out to two others thus far, but, I am sure I will pay-it-forward more. Bless You
hope you feel better after the rain…
paul
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Love this poem. You must read it. Check out the rest of Paul’s blog too!
Congrats, Paul!! I so love your sailing poem!! And isn’t this award great?! “Arise–for your Light has come!” And, “Let your light so shine before men–” I am so thankful to God for His Light that I may see, however imperfectly–thankful for His Light to BE! Give God the glory, glory!
(Okay, time to settle down and write something…) Bless you, Paul!
Thank You, and yes, I love the Award, and like you…His light most of all..Bless You
Thanks for coming by…
Congrats on the award Paul, one of many i’m sure.
I hope it works now, or you can delete these comments Paul.
It works…lol
Did you see where I Awarded you the “Candle Lighter Award” last night, Harry?
Hi paul i did not see my name there before, thank you very much for the award, its a new one for me to add to the collection :)
It was there since, I don’t know 5 A.M. Eastern Standard Time…but, maybe whatever was going on with the sign-in, or your Blavatar thing, who knows? Bless You.
You deserve the award, I still think you got the shaft on the one “Real Award”, I mean the one where there was supposedly an actual vote …and your name was head and shoulders out front of everyone, and then they give to others away….in YOUR category…and posted those two freebies before the name of the one who actually won…
I know, it was just a Darkness Award anyway…lol You don’t really fit in there…lol
Thank you Paul, I enjoyed your poem…The waters of life may flow but in Christ Jesus His strength we know.
God bless you greatly Paul – Christian Love Anne
You know what, Paul? Today I really needed to read this. Thank you. It’s beautiful. Congratulations: you are a candle in the gloom :-)
Oh, now you went and planted another Ear-Worm in my head Kate…I’m hearing Elton John now…Candle in the wind…But, I always did love to hear Elton Sing…I pray for him too…Bless You
paul
Hi, I just nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award. I was nominated for it recently and you’re one of my nominations http://newauthorpublishing.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/versatile-blogger-award/ Congrats!
The rules of this nomination are as follows.
1. Thank the award-giver and link back to them in your post.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this award along to 15 others.
4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award
Hi, thank you for awarding me the Versatile Blogger Award. I really appreciate it, but, I already have received it before, and therefore, already have the badge on my site.Thanks Again.. I’ve visit your blog however, bless you
paul
Fantastic way to spread the light of truth and hope, Paul!
Thanks for the visit and comment Paul – just remember that government issue tin hat!!! LoL!!! :)
God Bless my friend!
Prenin.
Love the poem, Paul. I’m glad the ship was salvaged to sail again. Congrats on the award. Very fitting. You do light the candles of all around you…
Lovely poem.
Congratulations!
Great poem! We all have the opportunity to be a light in someone else’s darkness.