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This and That about Lighthouses

Lonely tower on an
Island near the shore,
Give 
Hope 
To all the
Homesick sailors --
Offer your light; send
Up a signal to guide their
Ships in the night,
Even on this dark, sullen sea.

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Cape Hatteras Web Cam


"LIGHTHOUSE" in DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

 

Afrikaans: Vuurtoring

Chinese:

Croatian: svjetionik

Czech: maják

Danish: fyr; fyrtaarn; fyrtĺrn

Dutch: lichttoren; vuurbaak; vuurtoren

Esperanto: lumturo

Estonian: tuletorn; majakas

Finnish: majakka

French: phare

Frisian: fjoertoer; ljochttoer

German: Leuchtturm; Leuchtfeuer

Greek: faros

Hawaiian: hale ipukukui

Hungarian: világítótorony

Italian: faro; boa luminosa

Japanese: raitohausu ; toudai

Norwegian: fyr

Polish: latarnia morska

Portuguese: farol

Russian: ěŕ˙ę

Serbian: kula svetilja

Spanish: faro; baliza

Swedish: fyrtorn; fyr

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This is my favorite song about a lighthouse:

"The Lighthouse's Tale" by Nickel Creek

I am a lighthouse worn by the weather and the waves
I keep my lamp lit to warn the sailors on their way
I'll tell a story, paint you a picture from my past
I was so happy but joy in this life seldom lasts

I had a keeper, he helped me warn the ships at sea
We had grown closer 'til his joy meant everything to me
And he was to marry a girl who shown with beauty and light
They loved each other, and with me watched the sunsets into nights

And the waves crashing around me
The sand slips out to sea
And the winds that blow remind me
Of what has been and what can never be

She'd had to leave us; my keeper, he prayed for a safe return
But when the night came, the weather to a raging storm had turned
He watched her ship fight, but in vain against the wild and terrible wind
And me so helpless, as dashed against the rocks she met her end

And the waves crashing around me
The sand slips out to sea
And the winds that blow remind me
Of what has been and what can never be

Then on the next day, my keeper found her washed up on the shore
He kissed her cold face, and that they'd be together soon he swore
I saw him crying, watched as he buried her in the sand
Then he climbed my tower, and off the edge of me he ran

And the waves crashing around me
The sand slips out to sea
And the winds that blow remind me
Of what has been and what can never be

I am a lighthouse worn by the weather and the waves
And though I'm empty I still warn the sailors on their way

Click on the book for more information on my favorite lighthouse book!

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Click on the flag to visit North Carolina

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Everything I Ever Needed To Know
I Learned From A Lighthouse

By: Elinor De Wire

Stand up straight and be proud of who you are. 

Always look on the bright side. 

Take the stairs; it's better for your health. 

Aim High.  Don't look down.

It's okay to wear horizontal stripes. 

Cleanliness is next to Godliness. 

Never fall down on the job. 

If you want to be noticed, look conspicuous. 

Don't look conspicuous during a thunderstorm. 

Pay your electric bill. 

It's okay to stay up late. 

Don't make waves. 

Life can be a little stormy now and then. 

The taller you are, the harder you fall. 

You can make it through the night. 

Keep an eye out for others. 

Write in your journal every day. 

If it gets foggy, just say "Boooo!" 

Never fall asleep on the job. 

Rise to great heights.  

Always keep spare lightbulbs on hand. 

Do windows. 

Hold the handrail for safety.

Don't drink and shine. 

Leave a light on for those who aren't home yet.


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