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Sarah Perfect Pirate Princess

Sarah perfect pirate Princess
Welcome to your shipboard home
Papa pirate holds and keeps you
Safely through the tidal foam

Mama pirate loves you dearly
But she died while giving birth
Flying fish are sent to greet you
Welcoming your time on Earth

Sarah, Princess, like your mother
Hair of gold and smooth as silk
All I have is love to give you
And this cup of Billy’s milk

You have plundered something in me
When you came and stole my heart
Gentle Princess, you’re my treasure
Only you can play that part

Sarah, Princess, dawn is rising 
Dolphins ring our pirate ship
Whales rising in the wonder
Milky bubbles on your lip

All my mates are gathered ‘round us
Speaking words like coochy-coo
Never having seen a princess
Everyone’s in love with you

Sarah, Princess, tiny angel
Present of the brightest star
May thy fortune of forever
Safely keep you where you are

Though the land may call and tempt you
And each port may call your name
Don’t forget the ones who love you
As you navigate your fame

Sarah, Princess, pirate’s fortune
Is the purpose of our strife
You don’t need to seek your portion
Just to seek a better life

Precious baby, soft and sweetly
Beckoning with upturned eyes
You’re the glow of life within me
You’re the gift of my surprise

Sarah, Princess, Neptune’s daughter
Darling of the salty sea
May you learn to love the water
As you rule in majesty

When my sight is growing dimmer
And my sword is cast aside
Sarah, darling, my sweet Princess
May thy love for me abide!

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/17/2020 12:53:00 PM Congratulations on your win. What a beautiful story/poem. It came to life. Enjoy your win and day........ Login to Reply Bryan Norton Date: 5/17/2020 1:28:00 PM Thank you very much. I didn't have any time to refine it so I'm glad it worked out anyway. Take care!

Wendy Watson Date: 5/17/2020 12:44:00 PM Congratulations, Bryan. You really made the characters and sentiments come alive and what an imagination! I don't think Julia had a Papa pirate in mind when she set the task but you obviously rocked her boat with this one! Login to Reply Bryan Norton Date: 5/17/2020 1:22:00 PM Thank you for the nice comment. I just found out about the contest yesterday afternoon so I didn't have a lot of time to think about the pirate theme; otherwise, I might have talked myself out of it! I am working on an epic poem called "Thru Maritime Miles"; it is probably for the (very) young at heart. If you like the pirate theme you might enjoy it, also on PoetrySoup. Thanks again!

Sam Kauffman Date: 5/17/2020 12:15:00 PM Congratulations, Bryan, on your first place win! This poem is so tender depicting the many ways we react to a baby. Love the image of the tough pirates going "coochy coo." And, in a way, little Sarah is a pirate who "plunders your heart." I enjoyed reading your "Sarah." Login to Reply Bryan Norton Date: 5/17/2020 12:35:00 PM Thank you, Sam. The poem was a pleasure to write. I truly enjoyed reading your poem and plan to read it a few more times; you really put a lot of thought into what you wrote. Have a nice day.

Julia Ward Date: 5/17/2020 3:55:00 AM Bryan, Well done for being the top winner in my "Sarah" contest where "princess", (the meaning of the name), had to be written at least three times during the poem for emphasis. Login to Reply Bryan Norton Date: 5/17/2020 5:21:00 AM Wow! What a nice distinction. I had so much fun writing this poem. Little Sarah is truly my heart's inspiration. Thank you for this fun little contest.