Robert Pettit Poet Rhyme

The Bismarck

This is the fleet commander.  I address all of you.
To this mighty ship, you have been a faithful crew.
Your performance the other day was much better than good.
We sank the strongest British ship, the HMS Hood.
May I assure you there will be no cause for alarm.
The Luftwaffe will arrive soon to deliver us from harm.
If any of the British fleet dares to show their face,
they will be torpedoed by U-boats in their place.
I remind you this is the most powerful ship on the sea.
Der Fuehrer has sent a wire directly to me.
We will forever hold a place of honor in Germany.
This is the most formidable nautical bulwark.
We are sailing on the greatest ship, The Bismarck.

Based on the 1960 film “Sink the Bismarck”

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Sara Kendrick February 7, 2012 at 1:36 PM Enjoyed reading this story told in great poetic fashion..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting about my work..I have finished the work that was started if you care to read the finished work..Sara

Elizabeth Wesley February 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM Wasn't there a song about this? A slice out of history that you penned so well :) Robert Pettit February 8, 2012 at 8:24 PM There was a hit song "Sink the Bismarck" recorded by the late Johnny Horton. The record was released by Columbia Records posthumously.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl February 7, 2012 at 3:46 AM Hey Robert I like this I wrote one called "Ghost Ship" about the Mary Celeste a while ago, I like the historical ones. Try it you may like it...

Maxeen Dennis February 7, 2012 at 12:54 AM Thank you, Robert for this poem. I look up and read history of Bismarck. Great job!

Nette Onclaud February 7, 2012 at 12:28 AM a fine call to arms, robert!.. i remember bits of bismark; your feel of deep history shines through this tremendous write!..:) huggs and winning wishes if for a contest!