The Buccaneer

Young mariner’s ship sank in storm severe,
he lost the treasure, swam to the shore near.
Promise of wealth he couldn’t keep,
she threw him into a heap.
So he returned to sea as buccaneer.

April 11, 2019
Syllable count : 10/10/7/7/10
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Allison Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 7:27 AM
a very clever limerick Subimal:-) many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 9:42 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful Limerick win, Subimal, full of great humor. Have a great Easter. Hugs Eve ~`*
Dietrich Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 7:19 PM
Back to say congratulations .As you can see, I am back from my little trip. I had a marvelous time!
Kitchin Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 5:05 AM
Subimal, I enjoyed your creative limerick, congratulations on your winning placement!
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2019 at 5:45 PM
very well done, subimal. I enjoyed finding your limerick here. Also thanks for commenting on Carolyn's blog for me today,
Sinha-Roy Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 12:56 AM
Thank you, Andrea.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 12:56 AM
Thank you, Andrea.
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