The Hog Island First order Fresnel lens on the Portsmouth, Virginia waterfront. "Shine on", guiding light-- I see your lighted beacon, shining "bright". Your light is strong, shining bold and bright-- It can be seen for many miles, your "guiding" light. Whether arriving from the sea, or standing real near-- Your light shines bright, dissolving all "sense" of fear. "Shine on", guiding light-- I feel safe, with a sense of home, when I see your "bright" beacon light. From the poem "Shine On" by Snow W. Frost The Hog Island Pavilion stands sentinel on the Portsmouth, Virginia seawall in front of the historic Seaboard building that houses Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery. Standing sentinel encased in a glass exhibit pavilion located on the seawall along the Elizabeth River in downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, is the retired first-order Fresnel lens from the historic Hog Island Lighthouse on permanent display. ...