Friday, June 25, 2010

Flash 55 Friday

Beacon

You were built to protect
massive ore docks,
so small but so important
to the freightliners.
Now fully restored, I imagine
the stories you could tell,
but my favorite would be the one
where two small children paid
you a visit, running through
broken glass and cobwebs just
to see the world through your eyes...



This is based on a true story. My middle brother and I were fishing on Lake Superior with our dad and grandfather when we came along a man and his family by the lighthouse having boat trouble. My father and grandfather were able to help them and the man had the keys to the lighthouse and asked if anyone wanted to see it. My brother and I bolted out of the boat and raced up the spiral staircase. The lighthouse had been neglected for many years at this point full of cobwebs and broken glass but I will never forget that view from the top. Spectacular. Over Memorial Day weekend my brother and I recalled this memory, I think it's one of the special ones from our childhood. I have posted a picture of the lighthouse as it stands today, fully restored and proud....
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    A wonderful story!

    Mary LA

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  2. steveroniJune 25, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Visiting here today makes me SO glad that I have a computer...and found you as a blogger. True personal stories are the "best". Thank you!

    To see mine GO HERE

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  3. AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Lovely poem. I have fond memories of Lake Erie (post catching on fire era) :)

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  4. AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    So totally cool! I'm wishing I could have been there with you to run through the glass and the spiderwebs for a view from the top.

    Mine is here.

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  5. Monkey ManJune 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for the backstory, brought the entire experience of your 55 to a whole new level. My 55 is HERE .

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  6. Maude LynnJune 25, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Beautifully written 55!

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  7. g-manJune 25, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I loved this story!
    From someone that has visited many Great Lakes Lighthouses, I just smiled at your description.
    Excellent 55 DBG.
    Great writing..Thanks for playing today, thanks for visiting, and have a Kick Ass Week-End...
    G

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  8. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJune 25, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    reflective and fun 55.

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  9. marieJune 26, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    beautiful photo. What a sweet memory! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  10. SydJune 26, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    That is a great story. I love the old lighthouses and thank goodness they are now being restored. The local one on Morris Island is also being restored and buttressed against the sea.

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  11. Jess Mistress of MischiefJune 27, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    My mom is from the UP, up just a little way from Calumet.

    I love the UP, still so beautiful and untamed in so many ways, I love the lighthouses and the beautiful rocky shores of Lake Superior.

    Thanks for sharing this memory, it brought back some of my own :)

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  12. Brian MillerJune 27, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    great 55. i love lighthouses...and the symbolism they represent...cool fam story as well. hope you had a great weekend!

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