Sir Henry Morgan

Sir Henry Morgan, Welsh born Wasn't a pirate but a privateer so it's shown As he had a document from King Charles II Authorising to attack enemy ships for gain His most famous attack was on Panama City in 1670., where he seized upon Vast amounts of Gold. Then captured Puerto Bello by overwhelming the garrison This was a legendary attack He agreed to leave the town not ransack After receiving a handsome ransom. Written about ever after this unbelievable luck Although he had exceeded his commission He returned a hero his likability was proven he was given the title of Pirate Lord of the Brethren Court so it's written He stormed the Caribbean Coast attacking the Spanish fleet Then going ashore and pillaging and ravishing, an easy feat Looting the gold stored there and causing havoc Always on the attack, never governed defeat He fought one battle too many and was captured in 1672 and transported to England Where at his trial was able to prove his innocence. he said he was but obeying the orders he had in his hand Was acquitted sent back after being knighted by King Charles II, he was delighted when made Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica Where he lived up to his name of being farsighted From a humble beginning in Wales Astounded people never fails to wonder about this life he chose To live his life attacking, plundering under sails Penned 6 September 2015