Tale of a Pirate

On a ship showing a skull and crossbones
A brutal pirate decides on whom he shall prey
The years have not been easy for ships in these waters
For the pirates 
take no prisoners 
Gold and silver is what those rogues want
and they get them through fear and sharp swords
So take care when you pass into waters 
where pirates hold sway 
For they are merciless and strong 
They have no sense or concern
for the sanctity of human life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
September 7, 2018 at 4:48 PM
oh so true. they are a brutal lot!! And still they roam the seas. I think I would never live and travel on the sea as some folks do just a couple all alone like that.
Onclaud Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 3:32 PM
matthew, pirates of today have taken a more fierce tact... a powerful read... huggs
Allison Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 12:59 PM
Very descriptive verse, they are still around to this day Matthew, such terror can be found on some oceans:-( hugs Jan xx
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