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