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A Sailor En-Trails

On a pirate ship 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 2010




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Date: 8/4/2010 7:57:00 PM
Congrats on your fourth place win, Deborah
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Date: 7/28/2010 5:23:00 AM
Congratulations Deb on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "A Tale O'Pilligin". Love, Carol
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Date: 7/28/2010 4:03:00 AM
Such a vivid picture you have created here Deb. Congratulations on your BIG WIN. Love, Lainie
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Date: 7/27/2010 6:14:00 PM
bet you had fun with this winner! ya did a great job with it Deborah
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Date: 7/27/2010 4:03:00 PM
Ahoy thar, matey! This'n be a keeper if'n ya were to ask me. Congrats on yer win in the contests with it...RRRRRRRR. Dan C
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Date: 7/27/2010 3:26:00 PM
arrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggh it be a song yea see!
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Date: 7/27/2010 1:58:00 PM
Congrats Debbie on your big win in the Pillagin contest with this terrific write of the pirate life.. and your pupil i is right behind ya laddie..or lassie.. yahoo.. for u.. with luv..
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Date: 7/13/2010 5:19:00 PM
Very creative and funny, Deborah. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/13/2010 4:12:00 PM
Really enjoyable read! Good luck with the contest. Have a great day! Scarlett
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Date: 7/12/2010 3:54:00 PM
COMPLETING SPELLBINDING - SIMPLY AWESOME, DEB. NUMBER ONE IN MY BOOKS. By the way, I have re-written 'the Devil's Tide' in ballad form as you suggested. It is so long I had to post it is two parts. I attempted the meter and syallable count of the 'Raven'. thanks for challanging me. Love, Lainie
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Date: 7/12/2010 11:56:00 AM
I knew u would create a spectacular piece and u have done so.. this is superb TEACH and good luck in Paula's contest.. great jargon too.. as only u can do.. my entry is Slash ..of the Skeleton ... yo ho ho and a bottle of tequila.. with luv..
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Date: 7/12/2010 10:57:00 AM
Enjoyed this poetry from you today and will read more, please check out my recent Criminals part 3 of course Fiction. Have a great day.
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Date: 7/12/2010 10:47:00 AM
A mighty fine job yer made o' this one. Yer shivered me ribcage with laughter. Loved it. Best of luck in the contest ~ Sharon :)
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