Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships.

From a distance is a light, Out of a cold cloudy night. Warning ships without sight, A lighthouse beacon burns bright. ~ Tom Baker

Life is an empty bottle filled with love.

"Lighthouse beacons continue to burn bright, guiding distressed ships to safety. ~ Tom Baker

I looked into that empty bottle and I saw myself.

A strong nor'wester's blowing, Bill; Hark! don't ye hear it roar now? Lord help 'em, how I pities them Unhappy folks on shore, now.