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An anime-style image of a blond satyr captain at the helm of a pirate ...

Pirates

I’ll speak of me past of stories once told.
Of men that rode waves out in the cold.
Tales of the strong, the courageous, the bold.
Most of them died young, a few were quite old.

The things that they done sent chills up my spine.
They’d eat mush and swill and drink rum and wine.
When they were happy, they had a swagger.
When they were drunk, they could hardly stagger.

Over and over to battle they’d go,
They’d fight dragons and monster, toe to toe.
They faced their sure death with almost no fear,
They’d charge into battle with a loud cheer.

They looked for treasure, none was ever found.
Pirates ’til death, by their pledge, they were bound.
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Swan Avatar
August 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
This is a rollicking tale and lively sonnet. Such short and intense lives! It reminds me of a map we picked up at a maritime museum with all the wrecks around Tasmania - so many it looked like a fringe around the shore! J :)
Baker Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
That sounds like a fun day, you had, Jeanette. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Hello Bill, I enjoyed this intere3sting tle. of poetry. My poetry friend. Enjoy your day my poet friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 27, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Hello My poet friend. You are welcome. Enjoy your day my poet friend. /Darlene/
Baker Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thanks, Darlene, my poet friend. Hugs, Bill
DiMino Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Delightful, Bill! Great read! You are no pirate of poetry -- very original, and well done. Love story poems.
Baker Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Nice pun, Joe. Thanks, Bill
Callus Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
I read numerous pirate stories when I was young, Bill, and my imagination always had a field day! This poem brings back memories of movies that were eagerly awaited for on dad's B&W telly! ~ Best regards // paul
Baker Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Yep, I can remember the old blk and white well, Paul. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Buhagiar Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Yep! you got that lingo perfectly. Loved your sonnet.
Baker Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thanks, Victor, it was fun writing it. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Erin and James would love this poem. You seemed to have mastered 'pirate speak' without my knowing it :-) enjoyed your poem, hugs, Sara
Baker Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
LOL, James and Erin would relate well to this tale. Have a pleasant week, my sweet friend. Bill
M  Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I think you were a pirate Bill in another lifetime Ha....you speak pirate language well and you love a good ole sea shanty!! Great poem....Debx
Baker Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thanks, mate. I do love a good shanty. LOL Have a pleasant week, my dear friend. Hugs, Bill
Bartley Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
ARRRGGG!!! Me matey. Good pirate poem! Tanks for sharing!
Baker Avatar
August 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thanks for reading my poetry, Benjamin. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
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