Alchemic Verse

Follow me from where it’s loud
To silent lighthouse on the sound
Blinking light between the eyes
Signing shelter from the tide

The light is no low flying plane
Nor ship that sails the other way
Let earthly starlight pull your gaze
Guide you safely through the waves

Through howling keen
Let light be seen

Follow me from acrid tastes
To sweeter shores and safest space
Blinking tears that pain demands
Clenching fists with empty hands

Thoughts that threaten weakened nerve
Showing bitter end as sure
Let earthly starlight kiss your face
Hold you firm in hope’s embrace

Through every swell
Let light be held

Follow me from shaking chill
To cozy lighthouse where it’s still
Blinking heat from amber lamp
Rising from the soaking damp

The light is not a trap unseen
Nor mirage or fleeting dream
Let earthly starlight lift your chin
Hold your will and warm your skin

Through sea-storm’s pelt
Let light be felt

Follow me from tempest’s threat
To safer shores where home is kept
Blinking spray that stings your eyes
Trailing salt that never dries

Rocks that promise deepest grave
Hazards’ gate to land you crave
Let earthly starlight show the path
Guide you safely through their wrath

Through shoal of stone
Let light be known