Centuries held its lamp
Oil guarded like crown
Storms roared without sway
Waves worshiped patience
At last flame rose
Signal brief as lightning
Ships turned safely home
Ocean stilled in awe
Light vanished willingly
Glory refused repetition
Keeper smiled in dusk
Duty complete in one truth
Rock returned to shadow
Legacy breathed unspoken
Greatness proved by timing
Eternity fit inside a moment