A Pirate Tale

On the ocean waves in a stormy sea
goblinskin sails fly o'er me.
To a far off lands wid bloody hands;
upon Savage’s shore did 'e land.

“Sing Hey, Ho, ’m wild and free;
at least its nae a part of me!”

Threw a mad mans skull, 'e spot me prey;
and call me black 'earts into the fray.
Knee deep in mud and covered wid gore
I gouge out der gold teeth ta add to me store.

Sing Hey, Ho, ’m wild and free;
At least its nae a part of me!

We loads de treasure, raise anchors of bone;
hoist high de midsail and fly fast home. 
Wid a new gold tooth and diamonds rare;
an' Booberie feathers dance’n me hair. 

Sing Hey, Ho, ’m wild and free;
at least its nae a part of me!

From de Slaugh bones jaw 'pon m' knee;
I carve a comb wid a tee hee hee.
Wid a skillful 'and an a bone white knife;
I finish a fob ta bring ta me wife.

Sing Hey, Ho, ’m wild and free;
at least its nae a part of me!

To Cursing's foul harbor threw sewage galore;
bundles of pelts stacked ta da fore,
down da plank, 'e walk wid swaggering stride;
viper oil coats the sword at me side.

Sing Hey, Ho, ’m wild and free;
at least its nae a part of me!

Threw thieves’ foul dens 'e carry me horde
unload at de tanner, strut ‘board.
“Cook ‘ere!” I holler “Bring me dat stew!”
Snowbeast meat pie and hearty brew.

Sing Hey, Ho, ’m wild and free;
at least its nae a part of me!

Ghoulskin sails unfurled, storm crestin' high
'e sail out ta plunder and land 'e spy.
“Ahoy! Me buckos! What’s ’pon dat shore?”
monsters dressed in bones, naught more.

“Sing Hey, Ho, I be wild and free…..
 “By gum,” der dressed in de likes a me.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 6:08 AM
A well deserved win for you. Congratulations Debbie. Love, Carol
Liwayway Avatar
August 6, 2012 at 10:05 AM
congrats for winning First place!!! excellent poem!! **Mary/Maria**
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM
This SCREAMS first place, Debbie!! I can hear the pirates singing...just superb! Congrats on your win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
Richards Avatar
August 3, 2012 at 7:41 PM
Oh wow....above and beyond, with this sea-faring song..... I can hear it being sung by the mates on a Clipper ship sailing the seven seas! As always....another extra-ordinary write! Love it!
Guzzi Avatar
August 4, 2012 at 6:12 AM
yup the dirty dogs got to an island with people tougher than them..CANNIBALS!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 3, 2012 at 8:24 AM
Congratulations Debbie, awesome xx
May Avatar
August 3, 2012 at 7:37 AM
congrats on your win
Horne Avatar
July 28, 2012 at 2:47 PM
love this witty write, Debs. I was thinking of pirates too - maybe I'll go for sea monsters, lol. Congrats on all yer wins, me heartie : )
Mac Donald Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 9:27 PM
LOL, pillages and spoils of the pirate, Debs! They are still about but aim for bigger trophies. Fun write, how could anyone who'd carved a comb for his loved one, be so such a bad bloke!? Thank you for the smiles tonight! Love, Mikki
Bordner Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 12:33 PM
A masterful composition Debbie! Magnificent rhymes,munificent times - love the language too! "raise anchors of bone..." The envy of a Pirate's dream - with respect - J.A.B. %
Scripca Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Great write, dear Deb! Thanks for your comment...it is a very big...change for me...
Kendrick Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 3:58 PM
Interesting repeat line...Sara
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