Gabberin'

Jes' a rollin' chinwag
in th' tongue o' sea scallywags
th' piratin' yarn tha' ne'er did birth
no' fanciful, nor folly
jes' stew'd up prob'ly
neithe' aimin' fer side-splittin' mirth

Tharrr be nary no Cap'n
me gums be a-flappin' 
th' kinfolk in verse ter regale 
'tis no genius at play 
th' scribe o' yon day 
be feath'rin' a no'sensical tale
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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May 30, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Delysia, wow! I can't believe I forgot to thank you for the nice and silly poem you entered in my contest. A late late late CONGRATULATIONS. Thank you for the smirks and smiles your poem gave me while reading it. Hope you can forgive me, it is not like me to stoop low and diss all who support me or my contest. Even if I get no response, everyone still matters, and I try my best... Love love LINDA...
Gasun Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Big heartfelt congrats on your fabulous win my dear friend, delysia! This is really great and funny image here! Thanks for sharing and the smiles! love/hugs, Leonora
Horne Avatar
May 12, 2013 at 9:32 AM
lol, great fun here : )
Burns Avatar
May 2, 2013 at 8:17 PM
Fine pirate lingo, enjoyed it much. Thanks for your visit. Terry.
Jones Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Twisted my tongue....so fun....
Seal Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Cut ye gabber yun wench, an tek ma mug o ma bench, fileth wi mead, to quincheth ma gread, an bak ere wi bot on ma kneed....... You know, I actually talk like this lol. Take care, Richard
Johnson Avatar
April 18, 2013 at 2:22 AM
comedy is you babe ...well done brings a smile 2 the dial , anyway
Johnson Avatar
April 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Nonsensical maybe, but cute and fun. Great job with the dialect. Thanks for reading and commenting on my feeble attempt at humor. Love, Joyce
Bickerstaffe Avatar
March 22, 2013 at 7:31 PM
I love it!! It reminds me of D.H. Lawrence's attempts at dialect. I think I've just about got it figured out! Best wishes, Keith
A   Avatar
March 19, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Delysia, lol....i don't know but i love this... always ~LINDA
Omara Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Okay, you're much too good at this. Pirate isn't your mother tongue, I suppose? - Red.
Manassian Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Now this is talent! :) Could never even begin to try. Good one, my dear! Hugs!
Horne Avatar
March 17, 2013 at 10:51 AM
love this creative piece : )
Martin Avatar
March 16, 2013 at 1:51 PM
GOD - HOW I LOVE THIS POEM! Double/triple LOL somersault funny honey and ingeniously creative to boot! In sum...Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet little poem Delysia:) Yours Truly
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2013 at 3:34 AM
- A unique poem that is very well performed, Delysia!. - Have a lovely weekend. - xox / / Anne-Lise :)
Ryerson Avatar
March 15, 2013 at 4:44 PM
WOW...I just had the pleasure of reading several of your poems Delysia...SO diversified you are with a bold, almost reckless yet somehow controlled style...I think I'm hooked! - Tim
Lamoureux Avatar
March 15, 2013 at 3:39 PM
This is a cool mood you create with this one. Makes me think of the main Character in Deloris Claiborne by Stephen King.
Williams Avatar
March 15, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Delysia this is a cool write....David
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 15, 2013 at 12:37 PM
What a great rhyme you get going with this , love it xx
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