Sea Wolves

Searchin' the waves for sight of a sail. 
Throwin' back hearty tankards of ale. 
" Sails to port, " the lookout did call. 
So excited was he that he nearly did fall. 
Closin' in on the prey excitement grows. 
In less than an hour we'll come to blows. 
Ocean spray feels good on my face. 
Closer and closer we're winnin' the race. 
" Weapons in hand, " I cry from the poop. 
My wolves get ready as we near the sloop. 
The vessel did gleam, she's a true beauty. 
My blood is boilin' for my pirates booty. 
" At her lads, " I yell through a death grin. 
We swarmed so fast the fight did barely begin. 
The fight was swift but it was bloody. 
After spyin' the treasure I knew we'd been lucky. 
Out of the chest gold spilled to the deck. 
Loot her and burn her, we'll sink this wreck. 
Back to our ship we take our loot. 
Survivors on the plank their gettin' the boot. 
Twas just another day in a pirates life. 
You've got to be quick and sharp as a knife.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Arnone Avatar
October 7, 2016 at 11:26 PM
Another winner, Scott. I love tales of those magnificent wooden sailing vessels.
Wigley Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 12:16 AM
Well done, Scott, great write. Regards, Viv
Williams Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 8:13 AM
Thanks Viv. I appreciate you taking the time to read my work.
Woods    Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 11:10 PM
Fantastic poem and a very entertaining read. A well deserved spot on the podium!
Williams Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 8:15 AM
I really appreciate you reading my work and commenting on it. Thanks so much Mark.
Cwiak Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 9:20 PM
I be rememberin' thatn' cap'n. Ye writes like ye fights...Well!
Williams Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 8:17 AM
Thank ye matey fer readin' my writes.
A  Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 6:56 PM
Scott, Congratulations on your Pirate's Life Win.... Forever **SKAT**
Williams Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 8:19 AM
Thanks for noticing Skat.
Allison Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 1:24 PM
a great rhyme Scott many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Williams Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 8:21 AM
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read my work Jan. Hugs back at you.
Deschler Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 12:27 PM
A wonderful poem, Scott! Great rhyming and nice imagery throughout. Really enjoyed it... Congrats on a win!
Williams Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Thank you Kelly. I really appreciate your feedback.
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 9:21 PM
amazing write for this pirate contest (I take it). Wish I could think up one like this!!
Williams Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 10:24 PM
Thanks for your nice comments and yes it is for the pirate contest. Not sure if you are writing for this contest, but I look forward to seeing what you would come up with if you do.
La France Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Scott, this is outstanding and exceptional, a chest full of 7's and thanks for visiting my poem, Justice for Cecil . . .
Williams Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 10:11 PM
I really appreciate your kind words. I'm a little familiar with the story of Cecil and greatly appreciate the way you give it life. Well done.
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