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A Pirate's Life For Me For Contest

I’ve sailed across the oceans blue
In search of promised treasure
I need to bid my pirate’s life adieu
For some riches you cannot measure

When I was invited to be part of the team
I was told it was a luxury cruise
Promised riches beyond my wildest dreams
Oh how I fell for the blackguard’s ruse!

Captain Bluebeard is a real mean guy
He promised me diamonds and pearls
But I’m so homesick that I sit and cry
And I never get to meet any girls

I’m stuck on this ship with sweaty sailors
You can’t begin to imagine the smell
I feel like the captain’s our jailer
My life has become a living hell

I’ve got a peg leg and a metal hook
Life’s not that easy for me
I stumble round the galley as ship's cook
But I really don’t like life on the sea

My parrot is my constant companion
He nags me that I drink too much rum
I drink it for medicinal purposes
This sailing can upset my tum

I wish that he would hold his beak
I’m fed up of his constant squawking
Why can't he shut up and not speak
We’re cooped up and he just won’t stop talking

So now I need to take drastic action
Tonight I’m going to leap overboard
The parrot’s squawking can cause a distraction
I can swim … I’ve got a swimming award

I stole all the diamonds without exception
They are hidden inside my wooden leg
The captain’s yet to find out my deception..
But I’ve raided his hidden nest egg

So now I can live a life of pleasure
And enjoy a happier life
I will relax and enjoy my leisure
And find myself a cute wife!


Contest- A pirate’s life for me
Sponsor Kelly Deschler
09~19~15

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Carol Eastman October 13, 2015 at 1:07 PM Wow. Fun read. You seem to have gone contest crazy. But you do it well... LOL... Your friend. Carol Eastman October 14, 2015 at 11:25 AM Yeah I know what you mean... But you do contests well with that great imagination of yours! Cool! Jan Allison October 13, 2015 at 1:52 PM I don't enter every contest Carol - some I know I have no chance with and others the contest content doesn't appeal:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper October 5, 2015 at 5:20 PM Why didn't you just cook the parrot! This is so wonderful, Jan, a very deserved win :-) Jan Allison October 5, 2015 at 5:22 PM Ha ha ha:-) Now I should have thought of that!:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight October 5, 2015 at 2:29 PM Hi Jan, so humorous and well done! Congrats on your nice win! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison October 5, 2015 at 3:27 PM Thanks so much Sandra:-) Hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley October 5, 2015 at 12:46 AM ....and since you live on IoM, I can only assume that this is autobiographical. Arrrr..... Nice write, Jan, congrats! Viv x Jan Allison October 5, 2015 at 12:52 AM Oh dear I've been found out! oh shucks! :-( hugs jan xx

Mark Woods October 4, 2015 at 11:21 PM Firstly, sensational picture. Secondly I love the humour, the imagery, and the story. Great write Jan! Congratulations Jan Allison October 5, 2015 at 12:52 AM Thanks for the delightful comment Mark I love to write with humour whenever I can:-) hugs Jan xx

Dan Cwiak October 4, 2015 at 9:51 PM Ye be takin' the big chance, ARRRRR, but I know whats ye mean. Don' worry, I be tellin' no one but ye that this be excellent work! Jan Allison October 5, 2015 at 12:51 AM Thanks so much for the lovely comment Dan:-) Hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. October 4, 2015 at 7:42 PM Jan, congratulations on your win:-) Alexis Jan Allison October 5, 2015 at 12:50 AM Thanks so much for dropping by Alexis:-) Hugs Jan xx

Skat A October 4, 2015 at 7:00 PM Jan, Congratulations on your Pirate's Life Win.... Forever **SKAT** Jan Allison October 5, 2015 at 12:50 AM Thanks so much for dropping by Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich October 4, 2015 at 1:52 PM Jan, yours was one of my very favorites in this contest. I adore the humor of it. Congrats to you too, sweetie pie. Looks like we both placed third! Jan Allison October 4, 2015 at 1:55 PM Thanks Andrea I'm so glad Kelly liked the humourous approach:-0 hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler October 4, 2015 at 1:07 PM A great poem, Jan! I enjoyed the humor in this creative and entertaining write... Congrats on a win! Jan Allison October 4, 2015 at 1:10 PM Thanks so for a great placement Kelly I'm glad you liked the humourous take on the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Joe Maverick September 27, 2015 at 4:17 PM Enjoyed this really well thought out and fun write Jan, all the best..' Jan Allison September 27, 2015 at 4:22 PM Thanks Joe I am hoping Kelly will like the humourous approach to the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus September 21, 2015 at 10:51 AM This is very witty and entertaining, Jan!:) Usually Kelly goes for serious poems, but I am sure she will approve of your humour:) hugs // paul Jan Allison September 21, 2015 at 5:17 PM Kelly did mention humour in her list so I thought I would take the chance - I hope she likes it:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France September 21, 2015 at 10:10 AM Jan, this is delightful for the contest, you have a way of using your wit and talent to entertain the reader, well done, and thanks for visiting my poetry ~~ Jan Allison September 21, 2015 at 5:15 PM Thanks for dropping by Broken Wings:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2015 at 1:31 AM VERY good, using humor this way to your great advantage in a contest such as this one. I am stymied on this one!! Way to go, Jan. Jan Allison September 20, 2015 at 3:57 AM Thanks Andrea I appreciate your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Njeri Hunjeri September 19, 2015 at 4:41 PM Hahaha Nice one Jan. I enjoyed. All the best:-) Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 4:48 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Njeri:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid September 19, 2015 at 3:53 PM loved this piece from you jan excellent pen dear pal Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 3:58 PM Thanks Liam just a fun write for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Tammy Reams September 19, 2015 at 1:35 PM What a fantastic write Jan! Had me laughing all the way. The parrot is the best! Good luck in the contest number 1 from me. Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 2:24 PM Thanks Tammy I thought I would go for a fun aspect to the contest I hope Kelly approves:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian September 19, 2015 at 12:04 PM You go, girl...I mean...man....I mean....whatever!!! :) Lovely write. Good luck in the contest. I thought you might have cooked the parrot at some point! ;) Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 2:24 PM ha ha ha I wish I'd thought of that lol:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Godwin September 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM Very good! I enjoyed the story, the rhymes - it was a good time for me ... CayCay Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 11:20 AM Thanks CayCay just a fun take on the theme I hope Kelly likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet September 19, 2015 at 10:47 AM These tongue in cheek complaints of a pirate's life gone amuck is energetic, bubbly and humorous with just the right amount of realism to make it interesting. Good fun piece. Emile. Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 11:20 AM Thanks Emile just a fun take on the theme:-) hugs jan xx

Michael Tor September 19, 2015 at 9:56 AM Jan this is so comical. Loved it really made me smile. Nice work. Good luck on contest. Jan Allison September 19, 2015 at 9:58 AM Thanks Michael thought I would do a humourous one I hope Kelly likes it - hope it's not too long and that puts people off reading and commenting on it:-( hugs jan xx