The Piratess of Love

The Piratess of Love (Children's Verse by Joan Donnelly Ellis) If I could have my way today...a good pirate I would be I'd wear a patch o'er my eye and sail the fickle sea Rescuing ships and crews from wicked pirates that pillage and destroy My Mom says I'd be called a Piratess 'cuz I'm a girl ...I'd name my ship Ahoy. My crew would be courageous and skilled with dagger and sword We'd turn in all murderous looters and equally share any received reward All ocean inhabitants would come to know us as their trust-worthy friend And might even help us in our goal to bring sea wars to an end Yes if I could have my wish today I'd dance the hornpipe on deck each dawn And with my royal crew we'd sail the blue singing ballads and joyful song