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Parasol Pirate

It was "The Cape" in early June
Along with her sister Vie
They had strolled down past the dunes
Under a cloudless sky

She could taste the ocean salt 
On a swirling southern breeze
In new dresses mother bought
Instead of their dungarees

On a rock, the eldest in blue
Matching ribbon in her hair
Going on 'bout a boy she knew
The youngest pretending to care

But sailing on a green grass ocean
Drifting in a pirate's dream
A young girl with a swashbuckling notion
Stealing gold from a Spanish queen

Looting up and down the coast
Black patch over one eye
Sailing with Blackbeard's ghost
Skull and crossbones flying high

Then suddenly, back in a blink
Captured by mother's call
A girl pirate dressed in pink
Her saber, a red parasol


   an original poem by Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Gulley Avatar
September 7, 2016 at 9:45 AM
Congratulations on this wonderful win! I love stories like this and I really enjoyed this one Daniel. A favorite poem and a (7) from me. Just Awesome. Just loved it. Sharon
Warrior Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 5:20 PM
Congrats! on the win Daniel...great work...^WW^
Turner Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 7:02 AM
Thank you Winged Man. I appreciate your kindness. You are very thoughtful.
Haight Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 4:52 PM
Daniel, back to congratulate you on your nice placement in 'the red parasol' contest! Sandra
Turner Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 6:59 AM
Thank you Mrs Sandra. You are so sweet. I appreciate your kindness.
Scars Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 9:17 AM
Daniel, I love this one, you have a true gift...congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
Turner Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 10:50 AM
Thank you Laura. I really appreciate your kind consideration and your warm comments.
Gibson Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 9:09 AM
I really enjoyed this, Daniel; so different and well written.
Turner Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 10:48 AM
Thank you Faye. I appreciate your time, comments and friendly visit.
Roper Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 8:39 AM
Daniel, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve
Turner Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Thank you Mrs Eve for letting me play along. I appreciate your consideration and all of the time it takes to put on these contests.
Murray Avatar
June 18, 2016 at 8:20 PM
Love it!
Turner Avatar
June 18, 2016 at 8:58 PM
Thank you. This one was fun to write. I am happy you enjoyed it:)
Daniel Avatar
June 18, 2016 at 3:19 AM
This is a unique take on the painting, Daniel:) All the best:) Glad to know that you're doing better:)
Turner Avatar
June 18, 2016 at 7:33 AM
Thank you and yes it is good to be feeling better. Just trying to get my rhythm back.
Haight Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 9:59 AM
You put a lot of imagination into this, Daniel, in going beyond the what we see. Nicely done, and all the best for the contest. Hope you are feeling better. Sandra
Turner Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 1:04 PM
Yes ma'am, I am feeling some better but am far from back to normal. I did however, take a few liberties with this one. Thank you for your continued support.
Teagan Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM
Hi Daniel, this is a fun poem with a cute ending. I read below about your physical ailment... I'm sorry to hear you're in pain. Hugs
Turner Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Thank you Becca for your friendly visit and your well wishes. I am getting better.
White Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 7:42 AM
Your imagery is amazing. Love it Daniel
Turner Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 8:18 AM
Thank you Kelli. I really appreciate your support and your friendship.
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