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On being a Lighthouse and Other Necessities


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A lighthouse is visible guidance to a ship's Captain. Warning of dangerous reefs or the treacherously rocky coasts, they serve as a guide for all who may be lost.

Are you a lighthouse?


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Ethics were his internal beacon on how to live his life. One of my lighthouses.

There was something unique about these elderly people that I saw every day; some on the streets that I walk, some - in my different walks of life. I have memorized their creased faces and the almost frayed clothing they wore, wondered about the slight indication of arthritis in their hands - a distinguishing mark of their agedness. A few of the best lessons in my life have been taught by some of them. “What you are begins with you” or “Respect” They totally understood the importance of leaving some kind of legacy behind. They have all but disappeared from the neighborhood landscape, these keepers of the streets.


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On the rocks sounds so devastatingly tragic, and slightly uncomfortable. After all, position is everything.

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Today is #MonochromeMonday by #Old-Guy-Photos! I know I am running a little late here, but, I think I made it on time. Barely. Hurry! You can still make it! Throw up a monochrome or three.

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A little bit ragged from wear and tear of the season, but, hanging on for dear life. I hope to be just as tenacious if I need to be.


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And when we find ourselves In the place just right, We will be in the valley Of Love and Delight - Shaker Hymn


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We have it so good. We enjoy it so much. We express it so little. It can make your heart shine like the stars in the universe. The most beautiful feeling in the world.


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As always, there must be a flower. This flower is dedicated to #MondayRed by @Kalemandra who colors my world every single day.

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And just like that, this post is over. From beginning to end, I'll do it again, probably tomorrow. Have an amazing day! Do something fabulous!

I want to take a moment to thank @Old-Guy-Photos for hosting the #MonochromeMonday challenge. Join the tag and have some fun with it!

Have a great week ahead! 💖



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they set my aunts house on fire i cried the way women on tv do folding at the middle like a five pound note. i called the boy who use to love me tried to ‘okay’ my voice i said hello he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying, and these are what my prayers look like; dear god i come from two countries one is thirsty the other is on fire both need water.

later that night i held an atlas in my lap ran my fingers across the whole world and whispered, "where does it hurt?" it answered,

"everywhere" "everywhere" "everywhere"

warsan shire


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Comments · 29

  • @hangin(73)· 2411d

    Great post of wise things and i love the photo of the old weather old guy i love talking to older figures like that , there is so much to learn from them 😀

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  • @porters(73)· 2412d

    Love your analogy of the lighthouses! Sad, so many of the seniors are no longer found as part of the street scene! There is so much you can learn from them! Beautiful monochrome! Something I haven't done much in but it does give a good effect. Thanks for sharing!

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  • @sunsethunter(73)· 2413d

    Great monochrome images @dswigle

  • @mcsamm(80)· 2413d

    The words are so beautiful. Just as always. Thanks always @dswigle. Enjoy the week dear

  • @zekepickleman(79)· 2413d

    This is a warrior.

  • @fedismaoui(45)· 2413d

    I would love to swim there :) Nice picture

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    💞💞💞🙏💞💞💞

  • @bdmillergallery(77)· 2413d

    You just like posting photos that I would love to use as creative inspiration for art.. don't you Denise? Man that lighthouse shot is AWESOME!! Did you take that? Where is that one located? So cool. As always.. A beautifully written post with perfectly complimentary poem :-)

  • @tattoodjay(83)· 2413d

    What an awesome post I do love lighthouses even though i have got very few shots of them thats something i need to work on

    I love your question are you a lighthouse, my honest answer is I dont know but it has got me thinking

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  • @arbitrarykitten(67)· 2413d

    I'm with @old-guy-photos anything nautical and lighthouses having a special place in my heart <3

    Gorgeous photos, thanks for sharing!

    #powerhousecreatives

  • @kamrunnahar(67)· 2413d

    Wow, this red flowers are really pretty and nice lighthouse photography.

  • @blazing(71)· 2414d

    Let the waves rolling and keep enjoying the moments :)

  • @petrarodriguez(71)· 2414d

    Buen dia amiga,inicio admirando esas tonalidades blanco y negro de sus fotos,y a cerca del escrito como desearia ser un buen faro,y es muy cierto wue ya esos guardianes los años han echo estragos con ellos y estan alejados,ya a esas edades quisieran pero no pueden,saludos y muy fuera de lo comun su trabajo por el colorido

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  • @shuvo35(71)· 2414d

    heart shine ...good when you fallen in love then that feeling is very beautiful in the world ❤😊

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  • @old-guy-photos(77)· 2414d

    I have had a bit of a rough spell lately, even for me lol...but this post was awesome. You may not know it, but I love all things nautical and especially lighthouses! Thanks a bunch for taking part in MonochromeMonday!

  • @gingbabida(67)· 2414d

    Am I a lighthouse? What a question. Well, I think the best that I could answer is "I AM TRYING MY BEST TO." Safe as it may seem, I am living to be so. To be a lighthouse to guide my little fellow is my utmost privilege in life.

    Thank you for being an inspiration, as always, Denise @dswigle. 😍

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  • @joanstewart(75)· 2414d

    Creases on the face show the map of life!

    A lighthouse in the dark everyday with your cheerful face Denise and positive thoughts, poetry and kindness.

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  • @sweetieprincess(61)· 2414d

    Love your photos...full of story with black & white photography 😊