A Pirate's Life

I'll grab my sword and keg of rum,
To sail the open sea.
I'll be a pirate and not succumb,
To those that challenge me.

I'll chase tall sails, test their measure,
As they travel far from home.
I'll raid their ship, steal their treasure.
Leave them on islands to roam.

I am a pirate, in search of gold.
I am a buccaneer.
I've captured many, some I've sold,
A cut to the auctioneer.

Belay my friend, no trust in me.
I'll cut you through and through.
I'll feed your body to the sea,
And burn your city too.

I am a pirate, I'll steal from you.
A pirate's life for me.
I sail these waters, into the blue.
I'll be a scourge to thee.


contest A Pirate's Life for Me
9/10/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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La France Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 8:48 AM
Fredric, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this wonderfully penned poem _Constance
Mitra Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 11:30 PM
Wow... You have given this poem and Pirates the colour that we perceive them as....Congrats on your win Frederic :)
Wigley Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 12:26 AM
write, even. Darn keyboard.
Wigley Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 12:25 AM
Scared the hell out of me. Great wtie, Frederic, and congratulations. Regards, Viv
Cwiak Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 9:25 PM
Frederick...are ye sure ye be a pirate? Or are ye one 'o them lily livered knaves that only wants to be one...congrats on this vict'ry well won! ARRRRRRRRRRRRR.
A  Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 6:57 PM
Frederic, Congratulations on your Pirate's Life Win.... Forever **SKAT**
Gorelick Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 3:26 PM
Congrats on your pirate poem's big win...enjoyed the write while I drank a bit of rum... ARRRRG .BG
Allison Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 1:36 PM
Dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Deschler Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 12:34 PM
A wonderful poem, Frederic! Nice imagery and great rhyming throughout. Really enjoyed this one... Congrats on a win!
A. Sharma Avatar
September 8, 2015 at 1:42 AM
Frederic that reminds me of the great movie and you be the hero, great pen! Best wishes!
Onclaud Avatar
September 7, 2015 at 3:21 PM
okay, i'm waving the white flag, mr. johnny depp... formidable work, frederick.. huggs
Allison Avatar
September 7, 2015 at 2:52 PM
I'll stay on dry land I think Frederic - lovely descriptive write good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Gorelick Avatar
September 7, 2015 at 12:47 PM
Way to go Matey....enjoyed your trip into a pirates world. BG
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