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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

Date: 10/13/2015 1:07:00 PM

Wow. Fun read. You seem to have gone contest crazy. But you do it well... LOL... Your friend.

Carol Eastman
Date: 10/14/2015 11:25:00 AM

Yeah I know what you mean... But you do contests well with that great imagination of yours! Cool!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2015 1:52:00 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

Date: 10/5/2015 5:20:00 PM

Why didn't you just cook the parrot! This is so wonderful, Jan, a very deserved win :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2015 5:22:00 PM

Ha ha ha:-) Now I should have thought of that!:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/5/2015 2:29:00 PM

Hi Jan, so humorous and well done! Congrats on your nice win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2015 3:27:00 PM

Thanks so much Sandra:-) Hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 10/5/2015 12:46:00 AM

....and since you live on IoM, I can only assume that this is autobiographical. Arrrr..... Nice write, Jan, congrats! Viv x

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2015 12:52:00 AM

Oh dear I've been found out! oh shucks! :-( hugs jan xx

Mark Woods

Date: 10/4/2015 11:21:00 PM

Firstly, sensational picture. Secondly I love the humour, the imagery, and the story. Great write Jan! Congratulations

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2015 12:52:00 AM

Thanks for the delightful comment Mark I love to write with humour whenever I can:-) hugs Jan xx

Dan Cwiak

Date: 10/4/2015 9:51:00 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
Date: 10/5/2015 12:51:00 AM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Dan:-) Hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/4/2015 7:42:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2015 12:50:00 AM

Thanks so much for dropping by Alexis:-) Hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 10/4/2015 7:00:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations on your Pirate's Life Win.... Forever **SKAT**

Jan Allison
Date: 10/5/2015 12:50:00 AM

Thanks so much for dropping by Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/4/2015 1:52:00 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
Date: 10/4/2015 1:55:00 PM

Thanks Andrea I'm so glad Kelly liked the humourous approach:-0 hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/4/2015 1:07:00 PM

A great poem, Jan! I enjoyed the humor in this creative and entertaining write... Congrats on a win!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/4/2015 1:10:00 PM

Thanks so for a great placement Kelly I'm glad you liked the humourous take on the theme:-) hugs Jan xx

Joe Maverick

Date: 9/27/2015 4:17:00 PM

Enjoyed this really well thought out and fun write Jan, all the best..'

Jan Allison
Date: 9/27/2015 4:22:00 PM

Thanks Joe I am hoping Kelly will like the humourous approach to the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/21/2015 10:51:00 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
Date: 9/21/2015 5:17:00 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

Date: 9/21/2015 10:10:00 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
Date: 9/21/2015 5:15:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Broken Wings:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/20/2015 1:31:00 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
Date: 9/20/2015 3:57:00 AM

Thanks Andrea I appreciate your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 9/19/2015 4:41:00 PM

Hahaha Nice one Jan. I enjoyed. All the best:-)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2015 4:48:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Njeri:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/19/2015 3:53:00 PM

loved this piece from you jan excellent pen dear pal

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2015 3:58:00 PM

Thanks Liam just a fun write for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Tammy Reams

Date: 9/19/2015 1:35:00 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
Date: 9/19/2015 2:24:00 PM

Thanks Tammy I thought I would go for a fun aspect to the contest I hope Kelly approves:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/19/2015 12:04:00 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
Date: 9/19/2015 2:24:00 PM

ha ha ha I wish I'd thought of that lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/19/2015 11:04:00 AM

Very good! I enjoyed the story, the rhymes - it was a good time for me ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2015 11:20:00 AM

Thanks CayCay just a fun take on the theme I hope Kelly likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet

Date: 9/19/2015 10:47:00 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
Date: 9/19/2015 11:20:00 AM

Thanks Emile just a fun take on the theme:-) hugs jan xx

Michael Tor

Date: 9/19/2015 9:56:00 AM

Jan this is so comical. Loved it really made me smile. Nice work. Good luck on contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2015 9:58:00 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