CayCay Godwin Poet Couplet

Neighbor Is a Pirate

My neighbor is a pirate of fame
Who sailed and pillaged from Maine to Spain

I once heard his old parrot mimic 
Phrases common to a pirate’s gimmick.

I saw his long broadsword and musket
Looking quite time-worn, used and rustic.	  

He has a plumed hat, spy glass, boot scraps,
Black eye patch, peg leg and treasure maps.

 My neighbor cannot shiver me spine,
 He is way too short and only nine.

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Unseeking Seeker February 10, 2022 at 7:05 AM A mood elevator! :) congrats on your win!

Christuraj Alex February 9, 2022 at 7:54 PM Great revelation and fun at the last couplets. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2022 at 12:13 PM This is really cute CayCay. Congratulations on your win. It is wonderful to see you back at PS again. Blessings xxoo

Paula Goldsmith February 9, 2022 at 8:41 AM Congratulations on your win. What a fun/cute write. You had me until the end. "only nine" Have a blessed day..................

Neva Romaine February 9, 2022 at 8:19 AM Sweet CayCay, Congratulations on your win in the contest! I love this Couplet filled with such vivid imagery and fun. Be Blessed, Neva

Tammy Reams September 15, 2015 at 6:33 PM This is really cute CayCay! Congrats on your win! CayCay Godwin September 17, 2015 at 8:01 AM Hi, Tammy - good to hear from you. Thank you for leaving me a comment, I enjoyed reading it ... CayCay

Kim Merryman September 14, 2015 at 10:04 PM CayCay I enjoyed reading your delightful write! Nice twist at the end. Congrats on your win! Love, KIm CayCay Godwin September 17, 2015 at 8:03 AM Hi, Kim - I believe you are on my mental list of people whose poems I wish to visit. The list is longer than the day, but it is an enjoyable and inspiring way to spend time. Thank you for your kind words ... CayCay

Skat A September 14, 2015 at 1:24 PM CayCay, Congrats on your, Who Is Your Neighbor win! SKAT CayCay Godwin September 17, 2015 at 8:04 AM Hey, Skat, thanks for dropping by with your kind comment ... CayCay

Jan Allison September 14, 2015 at 7:49 AM Made me giggle CayCay many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx CayCay Godwin September 17, 2015 at 8:00 AM Thank you, Jan - it did feel good to see my name among so many other creative writers. Thank you for taking the time to comment ... Blessings, CayCay

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2015 at 2:59 PM what I said below in my reply to your reply. I mean that i have used the same poem in other contests but not at the SAME TIME!

Neva Romaine September 12, 2015 at 10:55 AM Hey CayCay, stopped by for a visit. This is a wonderful couplet and I love the storyline imagery. Little ones do know how to make life fun, if we give them a chance. I love it and best wishes in the contest! Be Blessed, Neva CayCay Godwin September 12, 2015 at 12:06 PM Thank you for the well wishes. It brings me joy that you found 'delight.' I am so glad you told me ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2015 at 11:54 PM hahaha, SO CUTE. you could probably put this in the pirate contest too!! Love your humor. Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2015 at 2:58 PM Some people do it. I don't think I ever had the nerve to., haha CayCay Godwin September 12, 2015 at 12:07 PM Really, I can double dip? At the same time? Thank you for the uplifting comments ... CayCay

Alesia Leach September 11, 2015 at 7:29 PM That was so cute, truly enjoyed!! CayCay Godwin September 12, 2015 at 12:08 PM Thank you much ... CayCay

Dan Cwiak September 11, 2015 at 4:10 PM Thanks for the correction on my Ramble on Justice. You were correct, the D was not supposed to be there. Glad I have one editor! CayCay Godwin September 12, 2015 at 12:09 PM Happy to be found helpful!! CayCay

Rainbow Promise September 11, 2015 at 11:15 AM I imagine a nine year old with pirate's play clothes, lol. Nice write. Good luck on your contest entrance. Thank you for visiting my poetry site. Glad you liked "Going Back In Time". CayCay Godwin September 12, 2015 at 12:10 PM You are welcome, I enjoyed visiting your page. I, too, imagined an 9-year old, my own son at that age loved costumes ... CayCay

Eve Roper September 11, 2015 at 10:35 AM How wonderful I enjoyed the read a winner for sure. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem , "Titles". Hugs Eve CayCay Godwin September 12, 2015 at 12:11 PM You are welcome, Eve - I'm sure I'll more down the road. I thank you for the encouraging words ... CayCay

Mark Woods September 10, 2015 at 1:37 PM Brilliant twist CayCay. I love what you've done here. Good rhyme/near rhyme scheme as well. CayCay Godwin September 10, 2015 at 2:16 PM Thank goodness for assonance and consonance, huh? I had a lot of fun with this and am delighted to receive your positive feedback ... CayCay

Dan Cwiak September 10, 2015 at 11:15 AM Living next door to Dennis the Menace? I really got a laugh out of this one. Good job. CayCay Godwin September 10, 2015 at 12:22 PM Total fiction, but it made you laugh so I succeeded. Thank you for letting me know ... CayCay