Drake's Bowls

Sir Francis Drake was playing bowls
One day upon The Hoe,
And when the Spanish fleet appeared 
He didn’t want to know.

He calmly finished playing bowls
(We don’t know if he won),
But then he fought and proved his skill,
The Spanish on the run.

*The Hoe is a place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 9:29 PM
Imaginative and with humor - enjoyed.
Ramsdale Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM
I could visualize a strolling minstrel delivering this Rhyme in song as I read. Really like this one Jack. Great job! Caryl
Kendrick Avatar
July 27, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Like the flow and rhythm of this one..The humor is excellent also..I am glad that I chose this one to read today...Sara
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 10:44 AM
oh, i'm glad to see the note. Didn't know which HOe you meant. hahah. cute ending on this little rhyme, jack. See ya later, alligator!
Zzzzz Avatar
July 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Yes, three cheers for Sir Francis! An amusing and nicely flowing piece. Thanks for calling by today. Have a great weekend! Regards, Robert.
Devonshire Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Got the Hoe, but haven't a clue how one "plays bowls," Jack. Could this be something like shuffleboard? Or is it more like making music using water glasses? Either way, I had to laugh at the poem. Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Another great history lesson in poetic form and I appreciate this one Jack... excellent vivid pictures painted in this short synopsis luv.. enjoyed...oh..
Ball Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 3:59 AM
This is such a cool little rhyme. Great rhyme and rhythm. Wonderful imagery. It's one of those that is easily remembered. Super job here. It made me smile. God Bless, JB
Mehta Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 6:59 PM
Lovely humor, jack
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