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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Date: 2/20/2021 8:48:00 AM
Fredric, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this wonderfully penned poem _Constance
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Date: 2/19/2021 11:30:00 PM
Wow... You have given this poem and Pirates the colour that we perceive them as....Congrats on your win Frederic :)
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Date: 10/5/2015 12:26:00 AM
write, even. Darn keyboard.
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Date: 10/5/2015 12:25:00 AM
Scared the hell out of me. Great wtie, Frederic, and congratulations. Regards, Viv
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Date: 10/4/2015 9:25:00 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.
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Date: 10/4/2015 6:57:00 PM
Frederic, Congratulations on your Pirate's Life Win.... Forever **SKAT**
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Date: 10/4/2015 3:26:00 PM
Congrats on your pirate poem's big win...enjoyed the write while I drank a bit of rum... ARRRRG .BG
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Date: 10/4/2015 1:36:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/4/2015 12:34:00 PM
A wonderful poem, Frederic! Nice imagery and great rhyming throughout. Really enjoyed this one... Congrats on a win!
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Date: 9/8/2015 1:42:00 AM
Frederic that reminds me of the great movie and you be the hero, great pen! Best wishes!
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Date: 9/7/2015 3:21:00 PM
okay, i'm waving the white flag, mr. johnny depp... formidable work, frederick.. huggs
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Date: 9/7/2015 2:52:00 PM
I'll stay on dry land I think Frederic - lovely descriptive write good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/7/2015 12:47:00 PM
Way to go Matey....enjoyed your trip into a pirates world. BG
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