Bailey Poem by Adrian Taheny

Bailey, daily, nightly, brightly
Danger reckons, beacon beckons
Stranger, warning, keep well clear
Pass by safely in my care.


Lighthouse keeper, all alone
Shines his light to show his home
Longs for friendship every day
Greets his guests with 'stay away'.


Great tradition, generations
Each new era, proud elations
Sense of duty ever deeper
Am I not my brother’s keeper.


Now this noble role has ended
Better off computer tended
Rest are done, the Bailey's last
A great tradition, now has past.


Saving lives with techno power
Same old light from same old tower
Worried still how seamen fare
Brave new world, computer care!