……upon me last visit to the “Emerald Barnacle” tasting the swill the innkeeper called his private stash, me salty legs were taken a stretch upon the sturdy wooden floor as my bum kept the wobbly heap they called a chair steady. Talk was a brewin like the cool wind that blows upon ones face before the droplets of fresh rain begin their assault on the open seas. The minstrel’s rhythm was a swayin like the natural undertow of the sea with the loud seaman that inhabited the stench filled tavern. Keeping me good eye upon the scurvy lot and letting me hearing drift in and around each of the local tables conversation I heard tales from the last raid on distant cities to the latest sea creatures plaguing the open waters, and then almost as if the bards voice reached out and summoned my attention it seemed as if the whole crowds boisterous noise was drowned and his enticing words flowed freely upon me mind.
Take her sails and rig them tight
Knot the ropes swift and right
Loose the fury of the force of wind
Loose your soul and let her mend
Jolly be the clamor upon each sailors lip
Roll to the sway of the waves rise and dip
Feel the salty spray upon your leathery face
The gods be a smilin from their astral place
Ah di do ah di do wa day, ah di do wa di day'aaay
He swaggered and he swung to the seas gentle sway
And he claimed the loot of the lost mantis wraith
yes he claimed the loot of the lost mantis wraith
Take her sails and rig them tight
Knot the ropes swift and right
Loose the fury of the force of wind
Loose your soul and let her mend
Keep your step lively and your cutlass sharp
Whistle that tune cause there is no harp
Shapely be her thighs and the gleam in her eye
When you bring home the gold and fix what was rye
Ah di do ah di do wa day, ah di do wa di day
He swaggered and he swung to the seas gentle sway
And he claimed the loot of the lost mantis wraith
yes he claimed the loot of the lost mantis wraith
yes he claimed the loot of the lost mantis wraith………..
And then as soon as it have overtaken me noise filled ears it was gone and the room was again busy with the different conversations tumbling over each other. I couldn’t help but notice a greasy smile upon a hooded figure at a table not too far from me and in direct line with the stage, seems as though he may have wanted what he said to be sheltered from any soliciting ears. With no more than a silver piece thumbed upon the table his lot was up and headed for the only exit. I still wonder what was said but I can’t for the life of me get this ringing hum-drum of a song out of me head. Ah di do ah di do wa day………. and that me lads was the first time I knew that strange works of the dark arts surrounds the port of Kalmite harbour.
Author notes
The "ah di do wa di do wa day, ah di do wa di day, aaay" part of this poem was a from a folk song I once heard. I changed up the words that follows that line and wrote the rest of the poems stanza's. I have no idea who wrote the ah di do ah di do way day, or I would give them the rightful credit for it.
Written August 6th, 2004
A contest entry
- Stories with poems (contest) by macandrew.
300 points, ended August 15, 2004, 3 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Ah, now you have awestruck me by starting a contest. I am most flattered and do appreciate that you were inspired by my write. I have always been fascinated with fantasy, especially high fantasy like swords and sorcerers. That is about the only type of book I read except for technical manuals pertaining to work. It is always nice to dream a little dream and escape to that world not of here. Thank you for reading through this one and leaving the lovely comment, I do appreciate it and shall stop in at the contest. Thank you and take care.
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Excellent!
Wow...I am literally awestruck at your abilities...I love period pieces...
Please check out my contest, Seaside Rendezvous. I actually started it in response to your poem, Sandy Night. You inspired me! -
I have sung a few lines of that song on many occasion, and the rest of the song as I know it. I do hate that I missed your return. I had all the confetti and ticker tape just waiting and you showed up when I was out, now what should I do with all this party stuff????.....lol. To be honest I am just really glad to see that you are back, for however brief it is. Stand up and let me have a look at ya, ya doing ok, how is the family, you havent gotten married yet have ya, whats the latest gossip, what you got planned..........(catches breath), so where was I, oh yeah, hope you got alot of things done while you where absent, you know we all missed you soo bad, promise you wont be doing that again anytime soon, and boy it is just grand to chat with you again
. Honest it is good to have you back and I am glad you enjoyed this. If I write some more will you hang around to read them????......lol. Thank you Desire and welcome back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Now I can see you singing that song
~I get online and voila....you are not here
Awesome piece and I finally got the Internet to cooperate...
Finally~
Loved the tale that you spun and look forward to more~
Loved it
and much love~Desire
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Thank you vampira1665 for navigating through this tale. I had a fun time writing it. I think that pirate theme writes have overtaken my mind on more than one occasion and sail their tattered ships through to my pen. Keep the salty spray wiped from your face and wind at your back. Thanx for reading and take care.
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Sighhhh, that was a beautiful trip. I simply could feel the breeze in my hair like I was there. This was simply amazing.
Hugs and bites, Lady Raven -
heya,
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This was friggin awesome, but then again I knew it would be. I do have to say that I am not disappointed at all. I really love the story and poem combined. That is neat and original. Pirate stories are definitely one of my favorite stories of all time. This was so awesome. I just don't know what to say other than that.
becca
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I cant say that I like them all that much....I guess it takes all flavors to make each tongue salavate. I shall have to look up your writes and Whit-08 and have a read through them. Seriously though I did get a good laugh out of your comment about the kinda good and I really appreciate that. Take care.
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heya,
LOL...yah i love marshallows! hahaha yah Whit-08 is totally cool! thanks
Chloe Michele
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Hehehehe........well take me glass eye and rub er' in sand. Glad to see you limpin in on ye ol peg leg and havin a gander at this here scrawl. Now mind ya'self on that date with the lively one and dont do anything to give us pirates a bad name......lol. I be a thankin ye much for the comment. Take care.
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Well thanx for stopping in and having a read through this write. I hope you had a good time and that you will stop back in and read more. I like how you stated this was kinda good....lol, kinda like one too many marshmellows in the cup for me to say this was good but it was kinda good. Thanx for the laugh, I really enjoyed it. Good luck on your friendship with Whit-08, sounds like yall have a great thing going. Take care.
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Oh come on now not two of your hearing the same thing????? I think you two may be together and listening to the same music.....lol. Or perhaps two mind that are similar think alike.....lol. Only kidding polgara, but I do appreciate you reading through this one. Sorry to say but this one was written specifically for this contest but I may build upon it in the near future. Thanx again and take care.
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Thanx for the lovely comment -theheartofme-. It is fun to get into character when you write about things like pirates, or it is to me anyways. To take on their persona and make out like them. I appreciate you reading through this one. Thank you and take care.
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Thank you MuseStalker for stopping in and reading through this write. I have always enjoyed the free spirited wild pirates upon the open seas. I guess I have a little rogue in me....lol. I may have to sit down and write a little more to this tale, or actually start a write and build it around this piece. Who knows, but if and when I do get it done I shall try and remember to let you know. I appreciate you, thanx.
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Thanks macandrew, I really appreciate the vote of confidence on this write. I had an awesome time writing this piece and had even more fun reading through the others writes in this contest. A most excellent contest you put on!!!
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heya,
this was kinda good! lol keep it up...i liked it! Anyway i was just stopping in cuz i saw it on the side bar...it looked intersting lol.. but like how would i know...i'm blonde...lol..Whit-08 usually desides things 4 me...lol..me -n- her have been friends 4eva but i g2g lol bye
Chloe Michele
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LOL Hammer...I heard the same thing Gal did... Do wah diddy... LOL Forgive me . Cool write --is this part of a bigger piece of fiction?
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pssst congrats on the gold.
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i love the way i can feel/hear the lilt in your voice, the comforting mystery of it all, and yes it seems the beginning of a novella for sure. great job.
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Excellent
What an engrossing tale you've spun here, my friend! And the very excellent and authentic sounding old sea chanty really clenched the deal. I would love to read the sequel to this piece if you write it. Seems the beginning of a wonderful book, although it is quite charming all on its own. Excellently done. Best of luck in your contest.
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wonderful
What can I say, other than a second chapter in this story had better be coming along. It was a wonderful read and the poem fit perfectly to the story. Sheer pleasure to read from start to finish.
A well deserved victory.
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Thumbing my nose at you? Like when have i ever done that...lol
Oh btw thanks for your very kind words on my tribute - it was soooo totally unexpected "blush"
Thanks also for stopping by and thumbing through my comment that i posted because i stopped by to thumb through your write..take care Ok...i'll leave now before you give me the finger bye
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LOL I was thinking of "Stipes" where the two guys sign up for the army and shape up a bunch of misfits. I remember their cadance was something like that....lol. Now what would a pirate be without a cutlass, even if he has several band-ades on from the cuts....lol? Thank you for stopping in and having a thumb through my write, just glad you arent thumbing your nose at me this time.......lol. I appreciate your comment and appluase, take care.
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Ah di do ah di do wa day, ah di do wa di day'aaay
It seems to me i've heard this somewhere before....oh no, it was - do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do - Manfred Mann.
Very impressive me hearty...now put your cutlass away before you give yourself a boo-boo An exceptional piece...loved it! Bravo!
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I tried not to make it too hot and sweaty so that everyone didnt have to have an ac to read it......lol. I hadnt thought of adding to it forever but I think you are correct, and that could lead to some really creative ideas for different venues for the write. So your saying I got more than a nibble????....lol. Thank you for reading through this write and the luck, with all the luck yall have left me I should win this one hands down and sight unseen. I may just go ahead and post a gold trophy up there.....lol. Only kidding about the trophy, but not about appreciating your comment. Take care.
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Thank you greatly Poet Lover, I appreciate your lovely comment on this write. I also appreciate your luck on the contest. I shall try to keep the pen full of ink and the paper plentiful. I thank you once again for reading through this write and leaving a great comment about it. Take care.
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Ah now you flatter me too much with this beautiful comment. I was really getting into it as well and had to pull out of the trance and quit writing or it would have been a novel I fear.....lol. I need all the luck I can get so I welcome your luck as a sign of great luck...lol. You need to check this one out and get a write in for the contest. It could be just what you were looking for and macandrew is a great guy. The contest shall be run great.
Hope to see your write for this contest. Take care.
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This is very cool. I love it. This is one you can add to forever. You had me hook line and sinker Good luck to you. Queen
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beautiful Hammer, I wish you luck in the contest keep up the great work my poet friend May the Lord always be with you. Until then take care.
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This is awesome HammeR.
I was really getting into this..
Good luck to you in the contest. I havent
read the rules for this one but I sure do love the write.
Cindy
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