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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.

Copyright © CayCay Jennings | Year Posted 2015

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Unseeking Seeker Date: 2/10/2022 7:05:00 AM A mood elevator! :) congrats on your win! Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 2/9/2022 7:54:00 PM Great revelation and fun at the last couplets. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/9/2022 12:13:00 PM This is really cute CayCay. Congratulations on your win. It is wonderful to see you back at PS again. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/9/2022 8:41:00 AM Congratulations on your win. What a fun/cute write. You had me until the end. "only nine" Have a blessed day.................. Login to Reply

Neva Romaine Date: 2/9/2022 8:19:00 AM Sweet CayCay, Congratulations on your win in the contest! I love this Couplet filled with such vivid imagery and fun. Be Blessed, Neva Login to Reply

Tammy Reams Date: 9/15/2015 6:33:00 PM This is really cute CayCay! Congrats on your win! Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/17/2015 8:01:00 AM Hi, Tammy - good to hear from you. Thank you for leaving me a comment, I enjoyed reading it ... CayCay

Kim Merryman Date: 9/14/2015 10:04:00 PM CayCay I enjoyed reading your delightful write! Nice twist at the end. Congrats on your win! Love, KIm Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/17/2015 8:03:00 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 Date: 9/14/2015 1:24:00 PM CayCay, Congrats on your, Who Is Your Neighbor win! SKAT Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/17/2015 8:04:00 AM Hey, Skat, thanks for dropping by with your kind comment ... CayCay

Jan Allison Date: 9/14/2015 7:49:00 AM Made me giggle CayCay many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/17/2015 8:00:00 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 Date: 9/12/2015 2:59:00 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! Login to Reply

Neva Romaine Date: 9/12/2015 10:55:00 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 Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/12/2015 12:06:00 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 Date: 9/11/2015 11:54:00 PM hahaha, SO CUTE. you could probably put this in the pirate contest too!! Love your humor. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/12/2015 2:58:00 PM Some people do it. I don't think I ever had the nerve to., haha CayCay Jennings Date: 9/12/2015 12:07:00 PM Really, I can double dip? At the same time? Thank you for the uplifting comments ... CayCay

Alesia Leach Date: 9/11/2015 7:29:00 PM That was so cute, truly enjoyed!! Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/12/2015 12:08:00 PM Thank you much ... CayCay

Dan Cwiak Date: 9/11/2015 4:10:00 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! Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/12/2015 12:09:00 PM Happy to be found helpful!! CayCay

Rainbow Promise Date: 9/11/2015 11:15:00 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". Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/12/2015 12:10:00 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 Date: 9/11/2015 10:35:00 AM How wonderful I enjoyed the read a winner for sure. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem , "Titles". Hugs Eve Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/12/2015 12:11:00 PM You are welcome, Eve - I'm sure I'll more down the road. I thank you for the encouraging words ... CayCay

Mark Woods Date: 9/10/2015 1:37:00 PM Brilliant twist CayCay. I love what you've done here. Good rhyme/near rhyme scheme as well. Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/10/2015 2:16:00 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 Date: 9/10/2015 11:15:00 AM Living next door to Dennis the Menace? I really got a laugh out of this one. Good job. Login to Reply CayCay Jennings Date: 9/10/2015 12:22:00 PM Total fiction, but it made you laugh so I succeeded. Thank you for letting me know ... CayCay