I never knew how strong a lighthouse has to be...

1 lighthouse to guard a treacherous coastline.

1 lighthouse to shine the way to safety.

Perched on a collection of rocks in the sea of reality,

it faces the elemental fury of Mother Nature in all it's grandeur.

Shining it's light is of the utmost importance and it's only mission...

With only a lonely keeper to keep it company.

Beset by thunderous typhoons, slashing rain and raging waves,

it's stand stoic against the forces that threaten to tear it down.

It's only aim...to fulfill it's purpose on this Earth,

it's only desire...to protect the people in it's charge.

I look once more at the lighthouse, suffering from all the damage,

and shaking my head, say a silent prayer for it's sacrifice.

And wonder if it was ever worth its while....