Pirates

They flew the skull and cross bones Up high above the deck. Pirates on the open sea They had treasures to collect. One man from the crows nest Kept a vigil from on high. Looking out for any ships That happen to pass by. Their crews were mostly misfits Ones who’ve gone astray. They would work the Pirate ships Just to get away. When a ship was spotted A battle would soon commence. In hopes to steal a treasure And ammunition for their defense. Men were usually Captains But women it is said. Females that Captained pirate ships Were the baddest of the bad. Whether it was the Royal Navy Or the great Empire of Rome. Female captains of pirate ships Made themselves at home. So whether male or female Pirates were bad news. And the captains of these pirate ships Had to pay their dues.