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The Pirate's Life For Me

With a hearty laugh, and scallywag's glee
I've acquired their riches, and conquered the sea!
Like a timid lass... they will turn, and flee
showing their backsides, to the likes of me!
Lily livered, they're fearin' my brand!
Shiverin' they be,  till they're walking on land!

Arrgg!! shouts first mate, calling out to the crew, 
"Tally-ho!" fills me ears, as the chance now ensues 
Setting sail in a race, up high on the waves
I spy with my glass,  wily cowards to chase
'Tis we, mighty foes, that will ransom the sea!
Mighty bold is me, with me old pirate's creed!

Alas! there he is, what a fool is he!!
To rush into battle with the likes of me!!
Sailin' the waves on the blimey sea
Stung by a sword, the scallywag flees!

How swift he sails, along in the blue..
Yo ho ho! Thar' he be!
He'll be countin' his days, and soon on his knees
A sorry tale, will allot him, his sword just a broom
Me' cross=bone skull is flying wild
and waves a mighty doom!!


I am Blackbeard the Pirate....remember my name!
You will fill up your froth of my flowing fame
You will guzzle ye' grog, or a bit of ye' rum
Yea' ... call me the devil, with a bit of a scum!

Girdled with face of a hundred scars
Fear of me' wrath, either by sun or by stars
It gladdens the heart of a scoundrel like me
You'll best not forget ....tis' a Blackbeard ye' fear!!

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Donna Jones February 11, 2016 at 8:35 PM Big congrats Carrie

Andrew Crisci February 8, 2016 at 9:35 AM Congratulations on your win, Carrie. You have described Blackbeard the Pirate as he was in actual life, scary and dauntless. I love reading pirate's tales such as this one. Snow has returned, it's the third storm so far.Thank you for sharing your poem, it was a lovely read. Have a terrific Monday. Hugs, Andrew.

Ray Dillard February 6, 2016 at 11:34 AM Hacking yer way ta' the top I see, With a quill fer a sword, and thar ye be. Simply loved your pirates tale. Clever in every aspect. RAY

Skat A February 6, 2016 at 6:25 AM CARRIE, Stopped by to congratulate you on your awesome poem. **SKAT**

Teddy Kimathi February 6, 2016 at 3:54 AM Hi Carrie. Congrats for your top placement in the contest!!!! ;-)

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 2:24 AM Hi Carrie, Congratulations, on your win. I wonder if you remember this contest "Come by the sword, Die by the sword?" Nice to see you take one of the top spots in Royal's old contest. LINDA

Teddy Kimathi October 7, 2015 at 8:03 AM Congratulations for your #1 placement Carrie! I also like the drawing of the ship! ;-)

Eve Roper October 5, 2015 at 5:25 PM Carrie, congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Hugs Eve

Scott Williams October 5, 2015 at 8:36 AM Congrats on your win Carrie. Most impressive.

Viv Wigley October 5, 2015 at 12:05 AM Well done, Carrie, caught the spirit beautifully. Viv x

Mark Woods October 4, 2015 at 11:08 PM Love this poem, so rich in flavour and language, a fantastic entry and a well deserved win. Congratulations

Skat A October 4, 2015 at 6:55 PM Hi Carrie, Congratulations on your Pirate's Life Win.... Forever **SKAT**

CayCay Godwin October 4, 2015 at 6:48 PM Such a great poem, so well-written. Congratulations! ... CayCay

Barbara Gorelick October 4, 2015 at 2:42 PM You did it , you scallywag! Congrats. BG

Jan Allison October 4, 2015 at 1:15 PM Very entertaining Carrie congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Barbara Gorelick October 4, 2015 at 2:43 PM Thanks Jan..this was such a fun contest. BG

Kelly Deschler October 4, 2015 at 12:22 PM An excellent poem, Carrie! Great flow and wonderful rhyming throughout. Really enjoyed it... Congrats on a first place win!

Dr.Ram Mehta August 4, 2010 at 7:59 PM Congrats on your win, Carrie

Debbie Guzzi July 28, 2010 at 1:09 PM I liked yours best (duck) but what a fun contest yes! Congrad's dear. Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown July 28, 2010 at 5:25 AM Congratulations Carrie on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "A Tale O'Pilligin". Love, Carol

Elaine George July 28, 2010 at 4:16 AM Enjoyed this very much, Carrie. Congratulations on your WIN. Love, Lainie

Robert A. Dufresne July 27, 2010 at 6:18 PM a great one Carrie. congrats to you!

Daniel Cwiak July 27, 2010 at 4:15 PM Aye, Cap'n. We be nev'r forgettin' yer name. Congrats on yer win in the contest. Dan C

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 27, 2010 at 2:01 PM Congrats Carrie on your winning poem in the Pillagin contest with this rousing pirate tale.. enjoy another big win today.. with luv..

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen July 10, 2010 at 8:32 AM Whoa! This is so entertaining. I grinned the whole way through it. It reminds me of a youngin I babysat years ago, a great-great-great...grandson of the other famous pirate, Red Beard! Great poem and fantastic writing. Have a jolly good day, my friend. And thanks for sharing your work. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Carolyn Devonshire July 10, 2010 at 7:50 AM What a wild voyage you take the reader on, Carrie! Enjoyed your tale of Blackbeard (one of the most famous pirates)! Best wishes in the contest, dear. Soup mail shortly. Love, Carolyn

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