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Billow the Sails!

Aye and it’d be “Land Ho”, ya lazy landlubbers! It’s where ya’d be if ya’d had yer druthers, Braggin’ the seven seas and swiggin’ pints of ale, Chasin’ maidens and wishin’ on a mermaid tail! Look sharp! Turn to! heave ho! All hands on deck, Er I’ll have hemp stretchin’ round yer neck! Thars work at be done afore ya see yer lovely Bettys, Grab rudder afore ya run er up on the the jetties! This old ship is mine from crow’s nest ta keel, Heave to er you’ll be beggin yer next meal! Swing the yardarm, rig the jibs, look lively, set sail! Follow the south end a that north bound whale! Put on yer sea legs and hand me the long glass We be after silver mateys! Copper and brass! Yu'd rob the gems off the pearly gates! BILLOW THE SAILS, MATES!!

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Date: 9/28/2011 9:11:00 PM
I see your eary ones are as great as the latest. No room for improvement can be found. Love the lingo you use in this and the........well it's perfect to say the least. Love, Elizabeth
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Date: 11/15/2010 8:45:00 PM
I really enjoyed this irish sounding poem. I see you had a congrats eariler this year on this poem. Well siver me temburs.Great Job
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Date: 8/4/2010 8:09:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Bob
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Date: 7/29/2010 8:26:00 AM
Great write, "Long John." Stump on down to the table often and give us more of this talk. Love, Dave
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Date: 7/28/2010 5:28:00 AM
Congratulations Robert D on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "A Tale O'Pilligin". Love, Carol
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Date: 7/28/2010 4:29:00 AM
Love this one! Expecially (Yu'd rob the gems off the pearly gates). Cogratulations on your well deserved win, Robert. Love, Lainie
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Date: 7/27/2010 4:36:00 PM
We be certain of catchin' 'em, Cap'n . 'Specailly if'n ye be leadin' us. Congrats on yer win in the contest with this'n. Dan C
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Date: 7/27/2010 2:07:00 PM
Congrats Robert on your HM in the Pillagin contest with this wonderful write ..now enjoy your very special honor today.. with luv..
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Date: 7/26/2010 10:43:00 PM
And so the poetry angels have revisited you, as well, Robert. This is a fun one for cycling back. Well done. Just like you said, when it comes, it comes.
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Date: 7/26/2010 4:07:00 PM
Good one, Robert. Lainie
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Date: 7/22/2010 12:59:00 PM
Great to read you again,great work!C.C.
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Date: 7/22/2010 10:41:00 AM
Today as I read this piece you have written I am thankful that you have shared it with us. I hope you will present us with more of your poetry in the near future. Don't let your ink dry out. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be Robert. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/22/2010 4:41:00 AM
Enjoyed your Light Poetry, Robwert, nice seeing you back on Soup! And thank you for your kind comments. Have agreat day!...Gert
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Date: 7/21/2010 7:54:00 PM
Welcome back, Robert! So nice t' read yer pirate poetry, matey. Dis be a fun contest and ye rose well t' da challenge! Thars a keg o'rum waitin fer ye at da end o' da contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/21/2010 5:45:00 PM
A nice rhythmatic write. I enjoyed it
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