The Mighty Frigate

Let us make ready and set sail
This mighty frigate will prevail
We will see what we will see
Mother Sea is calling me

The Mainsail, Lanteen and Jib are set
First Mate, Boatswain and crew are the best yet
Captain is on the Bridge planning our bearing for today
Orders all hands on deck, prepare to wake way

Anchors aweigh, the harbor is behind and the wind is at our stern
Frigate Constellation is swift and powerful the crew will soon learn
First Mate is at the sextant, compass and bell
"Ahoy Mates!" the wind fills our sails, all is well

Waves crash our bow, course set straight as the crow flies
Over Davey Jones's Locker where sea mysteries lie
Captain is confident, we will see what we will see
I will sail this ship, Mother Sea is calling me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Raynes Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 9:28 PM
well, now I know about sailing heaps more, would love to throw a fishing line over the side too, wonderful poetry Tim.
Mcguire Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 9:49 PM
Thanks Lewis!
Laurie Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 6:52 PM
G'day Timothy … very good Timothy. Salt water never leaves the veins of sailors - well done - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 8:17 PM
Thank you Lindsay
Gauthier Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 7:15 AM
Beautiful, Timothy. Almost tempted to join you. LOL
Mcguire Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 12:54 PM
Thank You!
Cunningham Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 2:10 AM
Loved your nautical verse Timothy, you know your boats. Tom
Mcguire Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 2:15 AM
Thank you Tom my friend across the sea! Maybe that ship set sail to break the British blockade of the war of 1812
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