Night Lantern Watch

The downpour finally slowed into a misty drizzle over the coast, leaving the air cool and humid. Right on the edge of the weathered counter, resting beside a coiled nylon rope, was an unlit kerosene storm lantern with a thick glass chimney. That dark post needed an official guardian! I rolled purposefully across the damp timber planks, threw my full plush weight against the heavy iron base, and nudged it firmly toward the dry corner post. Wedging myself tight against the cold metal ring, I surveyed the glistening boardwalk lights reflecting in the puddles. My coastal command post stands completely unyielding against any night storm!