The Pirate's Lady

Crew of scoundrels, scalawags
Skulls and crossbones, on her flags
Hull held low by money bags
The fruitful Pirate's Lady

Upon her splintered deck they rove
Safely anchored, hidden cove
Her belly stowed with treasure trove
The faithful Pirate's Lady

Treasure hidden, booby traps
Clever riddles, cryptic maps
Soon to return, to ivory caps
So fleet the Pirate's Lady

Sails at full, for seven days
On east horizon, looms her prey
They intercept with cannon fray
The frightful Pirate's Lady
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Kimathi Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 5:18 AM
I love the rhythmic thrill in your poem, Joe!! Congrata for having it featured in the Poetry Soup homepage!! ;-)
Vincent Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 11:58 PM
What a piece of art! Such a great poem full of imagery and so clearly displays the persona's mood...... This is a piece I would wish to read over and over
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