Avast Ye Limerick

Adrift in the cannon debris,
Her black flag grinned menacingly
With hull split in two,
Her captain and crew
Now sail on the floor of the sea.

4.10.2019
Written for Tania Kitchin's A Pirate Themed Limerick Poetry Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 4/26/2019 7:24:00 AM
I like the theme you used Jesse, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 4/18/2019 9:41:00 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful Limerick win, Jesse, full of great humor. Have a great Easter. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 4/17/2019 7:16:00 PM
AWESOME limerick. the meter is perfect too. Congrats
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 4/17/2019 7:53:00 PM
Thank you. I always appreciate your feedback.
Date: 4/16/2019 12:34:00 PM
Jesse, I enjoyed your witty limerick, congratulations on your winning placement!
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 4/17/2019 7:54:00 PM
Thank you so much for this fun contest. I always love writing limericks.
Date: 4/12/2019 7:40:00 PM
G'day Jesse … I suppose captain and crew now eat the sand which is there around Davey Jones' locker - enjoyed your lim Jesse - Lindsay
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Date: 4/11/2019 12:08:00 PM
That didn't end for the crew but great poem for you, Jesse. RIP / LOL
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Date: 4/11/2019 11:13:00 AM
G' yaarrr! They be feedin' the fishes with Davey Jones. Have a great day.
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 4/11/2019 11:21:00 AM
Indeed, lol.
Date: 4/11/2019 10:02:00 AM
Like this one, its a bit different....like your rhymes. BG
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 4/11/2019 11:21:00 AM
Thanks. It's for a contest so not my typical subject matter.
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