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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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Date: 8/25/2025 6:00:00 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 :)
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/26/2025 5:45:00 PM
That sounds like a fun day, you had, Jeanette. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill
Date: 8/24/2025 12:18:00 PM
Hello Bill, I enjoyed this intere3sting tle. of poetry. My poetry friend. Enjoy your day my poet friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/27/2025 5:20:00 AM
Hello My poet friend. You are welcome. Enjoy your day my poet friend. /Darlene/
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/26/2025 5:46:00 PM
Thanks, Darlene, my poet friend. Hugs, Bill
Date: 8/24/2025 6:18:00 AM
Delightful, Bill! Great read! You are no pirate of poetry -- very original, and well done. Love story poems.
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/26/2025 5:47:00 PM
Nice pun, Joe. Thanks, Bill
Date: 8/24/2025 6:00:00 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
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/26/2025 5:47:00 PM
Yep, I can remember the old blk and white well, Paul. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Date: 8/24/2025 1:37:00 AM
Yep! you got that lingo perfectly. Loved your sonnet.
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/26/2025 5:48:00 PM
Thanks, Victor, it was fun writing it. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Date: 8/23/2025 5:03:00 PM
Erin and James would love this poem. You seemed to have mastered 'pirate speak' without my knowing it :-) enjoyed your poem, hugs, Sara
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/26/2025 5:49:00 PM
LOL, James and Erin would relate well to this tale. Have a pleasant week, my sweet friend. Bill
Date: 8/23/2025 12:32:00 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
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Date: 8/26/2025 5:50:00 PM
Thanks, mate. I do love a good shanty. LOL Have a pleasant week, my dear friend. Hugs, Bill
Date: 8/23/2025 11:39:00 AM
ARRRGGG!!! Me matey. Good pirate poem! Tanks for sharing!
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Bill Baker
Date: 8/26/2025 5:45:00 PM
Thanks for reading my poetry, Benjamin. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
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