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  * My Lighthouse*
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By the sea my lighthouse shine
With pride it guards my home
In the dark its rays shine forth
Across the waves and foam  

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On a cliff my lighthouse stands
Sharp rocks caress its feet
Beneath the moon's peeping eyes
Young lovers rush to meet  

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An awesome gift to our home, Belize
By Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss
He generously shared his wealth
On his life we often reminisce

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The North wind huffs and puffs about
Where the sea and sky doth play
Its trusted task will never end
Will you wait for me I pray
 copyright©2005Irene

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       >* Note: *>
In my country of Belize, a beautiful lighthouse
stands on a point overlooking a cliff.
It's my favorite spot in my country.
There beside it lies the tomb of an English Baron
who fell in love  with our country.  
it was erected from his generous donations at the time
of his death, The "Baron Bliss Lighthouse" proudly stands
in his memory, at the spot where his ship was anchored
until his death. He never set foot on shore as he was
confined in a w/chair, but his last wish was to be
buried at the spot where the Lighthouse stands.
A children's park faces  the Lighthouse. His tomb is
honored with a  wreath every year & our country enjoys a holiday.
The "Baron Bliss" generous trust fund has
made it possible for Belize to build various educational
buildings throughout our country.
R.I.P. Baron Bliss.
  


 


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