Len Gasun Poet Rubaiyat

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RUBAIYAT

The Rubaiyat is a Persian form of several quatrains. Its name derives from the Arabic plural of the word for "quatrain". This, in turn, comes from the Arabic Rubá, meaning "four."

This Persian form of poetry is a series of rhymed quatrains. In each quatrain, all lines rhyme except the third, leading to this pattern:

a
a - 2nd line rhymes with the first.
b
a - 4th line rhymes with the first and second

Sir Henry Morgan

Come all, sail along with me!
Welcome aboard to a Pirate's Ship of World History
I’ll be your story teller, to you I will relay
All about the great buccaneer named, Sir Henry

Sir Henry Morgan was his complete name
Whose valiance had brought him huge wealth and fame
Plundering ships…. storming the Spanish Main
Doing his mission with no mercy…his fierceness’ flame!

This valiant Welsh Army showed his atrocity
Since the later time of sixteenth hundred century
Seizing Providencia, , Puerto Principe and other towns
Elected as admiral after conquering them all successfully.

Ruthless attacks went on… invading Spanish settlements
No fear at all, a notorious privateer of English men
Aiming Puerto Bello, a city with vast treasure that time
He took over 200,000 pieces of eight, such a glorious reign!

Gathering all men to his eleven-ship fleet
Deliberating Cartagena de Indias, their next hit
But his intoxicated men had accidentally ignited his ship
His fleet was reduced, Maracaibo was the next goal to defeat

‘Though he’d sometimes unlucky chances along the way
Storms, striking reefs, or captured ships….yet, no dismay
Epic voyage continued in large vessels with his unique tactics
Most Audacious Leader of Expedition: his West Indies’ Name Display

That was his most significant voyage from 1665 and beyond
Where he also sailed with greater fate at Cow Island
On 1670, he targeted Panama firing and burning its ground
And conquered the whole troops of Gov. Perez de Guzman

Sir Henry Morgan was a respectable man ‘til he died
For he did his mission for England’s sake, 'though he was tried
His immense contributions to Jamaica were remarkable
A dependable Hero in his power, one of the England’s Prides!


©2016Leonora Galinta
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Dec. 30, 2015   1.55pm

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Arthur Vaso February 20, 2016 at 9:13 PM Great epic poem on a great character! Len Gasun February 21, 2016 at 7:39 AM Thank you so much my dear friend Arthur.

Joe Maverick February 8, 2016 at 12:58 PM Hello Leonora, a great piece of wording on the man; Henry Morgan.' full of vigour for that contest, I am placing you a joint 3rd with Andrea, I appreciate the time and talent put in..' Len Gasun February 21, 2016 at 7:41 AM Oh, sorry my dear friend, Joe. I've just read your message here and comment. It was ok my dear friend. No problem. I appreciate so much the inspiration given by your contest. I'm saying it sincerely from my heart. Hugs!

Kelly Deschler January 30, 2016 at 10:03 PM A unique and interesting form and subject you've written about in this poem. I really enjoyed reading it this evening... Wonderful writing, Leonora!

Funom Makama January 23, 2016 at 11:59 AM Wisdom and arts hug as twins in between your lines. A wonderful 7

Paul Callus January 17, 2016 at 3:44 PM Hi Leonora! This Rubaiyat form is alien to me; does not look that easy, but might be tempted to try it out! You did a great job, inviting us to come with you and seek adventure. At the same time that Sir Morgan was plying his trade, ancestors of mine were working on pirate ships in the Mediterranean Sea and also on the ships of the Knights. ~ Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich January 10, 2016 at 6:24 PM wow, my friend. I had no idea you had done a poem on Sir Morgan. I think maybe five of us did it. haha. You REALLY nailed it, just what he wanted. A very factual historical poem.

Poet Destroyer A January 5, 2016 at 11:41 PM MISS YOU SIS... LINDA

Poet Destroyer A December 30, 2015 at 2:13 PM Hello my darling Sis, this is a brilliant write. The format's amazing... One of your best before the year ends. I do hope you are well. Also, I want to wish you the best year. Forever and ever your BBF..... Happy New Years... Love LINDA

Anne-Lise Andresen December 30, 2015 at 6:27 AM - A great historical poem, dear friend Leonora - I wish you good luck in the contest! - Warm hugs and best wishes for a good and peaceful New Year !!!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kp Nunez December 30, 2015 at 3:43 AM Hi Leo! Dropping by your page today to wish you the best this holiday season and a great year ahead. Enjoyed your account of Sir Henry Morgan's life in Rubaiyat too, which is one of the formal verse forms I like. Best wishes with the contest. hugs!