Solitude Alit lyrics

Though many now are empty

Few still keep their obligation

For technology deemed it so

A reprieve from dutiful solitude

To live alone for often a life

Sacrifice for benevolence

The mariner's preservation so

In the storms, the fears at sea

Round and round, and up

The stairs to tend the light

Tolling a bell in fog to guide

Rang by vigilance chilled, wet

Radio signals by code sent

That made the name known

In a sea dark, and featureless

Where waves conceal perils

Dedicated sentinels certain

A world moving mysteriously

Gave hope to those at sea

To find haven, and refresh

Such strength of character

Duty bound to others unknown

Unlauded by men of the land

In the prayers of lost mariners