Daughter of the Light
Richard
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The wind it howled, the sea it raged, a ______ of fury brewed
Off Farne Islands, a ship in peril, on jagged rocks it skewed
The cries for help, ______ pierced the night, a desperate, mournful plea
But hope remained, a flickering flame, for Grace, the lighthouse key
Grace Darling, daughter of the light, with courage in her soul
______ faced the fury, dark and wild, to reach that ______ shoal
Her father by her side, they rowed, a ______ boat so frail
Against the crashing waves they fought, ______ daring, selfless tale
The lighthouse beam, a guiding star, ______ through the inky night
Grace, with steady hand, she steered, a beacon shining bright
Her heart, though filled with fear, it burned with an unyielding fire
To save those ______ to the wreck, a noble, brave desire
Nine souls ______ saved from ocean's grasp, a victory hard won
Their ______ etched in history, a deed that will be sung
______ lighthouse keeper's daughter bold, a legend of the sea
______ name a testament to strength, for all eternity
So ______ a glass to Grace Darling, the heroine of the ______
May her courage ever light our way, and keep ______ safe and warm