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Avast Ye Swabs

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I’ll take you on a journey,
to meet some special friends.
We will travel day and night,
until we meet lands end.

Then we’ll board a sailing ship,
and follow that old wind.
To distant shores we’ll sail away,
where our journey will begin.

We’ll meet the men who tamed
the sea, and drank Jamaica dry.
Who stole the loot from nations
kings, while pirate’s flags did fly.

Old one eyed Jack and “Captain Kidd,”
or hook nose Fanny Mae.
All characters you’ll meet in hell,
a stop that we just might make.

They plundered towns and lied to
gals, from Wales to Timbuktu.
A heartier group of pure scallywags,
you’ll not find in a zoo.

They will cut out your heart,
or leave you dry; without a shot.
So you better never cross them,
because it is the only life you got.

Let me introduce to Captain Booger,
Yes; I’m sure you heard of him.
In modern times the Boogie-man,
he’ll remove you from your skin.

We’ll be anchoring in port soon,
so I think its best you stay real close.
The pray we don’t get caught this time,
or you’ll be callin on the Holy ghost.

We’re the "Brethern of the coast"
We’ll take everything we can.
Killing them all no matter who,
Young child, woman or man.

We’ll celebrate, and drink,
some grog, then prod all the gals.
Who needs a wife way out at sea,
You've always got your pals.

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  • Riftkin gold member
    September 24

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    Ye might be a pirate
    and sail upon the sea,
    but ye never met a maiden
    that's scarier than me.

    I'll match ya
    with your drinking,
    and tame ya too
    is me thinking.

    For no matter what
    some might say,
    tis the pirate's life
    that makes me sway.

    Clashing swords
    with all the men,
    and then with Captain Booger...
    *coughs* ... ummm ... ahem.

    What I do with him
    you shall never see,
    for in his cabin
    that is the place for me.



    Love my Pirate King, Captain Booger.

    Joann


  • BluesMan gold member
    January 5
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    The life and times of a Pirate thank you for for the journey The rhyme and flow was done well thank you for entering my contest.


  • Meroza
    October 30, 2008

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    The rhyming makes it all stand out and the story in it is amazing! I love it

    best of luck!


  • smonte19124 gold member
    October 10, 2008

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    LOl Wonderful! I thought it was fantastic, great imagery. I especially liked the last stanz which could be taken in many ways LOL Great job. God Bless, Jo-Ann


  • reckless abandon
    October 3, 2008
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    I always like a good pirate story! Great job!


  • Riamh
    September 5, 2008
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    Well, Boogie Man, I tip me hat to ye on this one. Well done!
    Slayer


  • storiesuntold gold member
    August 18, 2008
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    Excellent write here

    You penned this very well and what a story I loved it and good luck in the contest


  • polly filla
    August 18, 2008
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    This made me laugh out loud! (and got me thinking) Rude Meat Brims The Captain's Table!

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