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The Swashbuckler

Wind filled sails drives his command, A salty breeze chisels his face. The crew obeys his every demand, Master of the sea stands in his place. Sailing South to all virgin lands, Heading's true and steering straight. Ship is cradled in starlit hands, With fertile dreams at Heaven's gate. No tempest will dissuade his course, A swashbuckler oh so bold. Guided by unnatural force, To fill his coffers full of gold. All deckhands will now prepare, Adventure on the open seas. While searching for islands fair, Perchance to do as they please. Lookouts spy a distant ship, Crew stands firm to do their duty. Now with sword strapped to the hip, A plan to seize pirate's booty. Alongside black sail moving fast, All fall silent as cannons roar. A fatal shot strikes the mast, Skull and crossbones sail no more. With victory that tastes so sweet, On their way to a lavish coast. Tahitian beauties soon to meet, The part that they all love the most. Rum filled shipmates sigh relief, Back to sea no more to roam. With gold and jewels beyond belief, This Captain steers a course back home.

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Date: 7/1/2023 7:30:00 AM
A great adventure!
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Randy Freie
Date: 7/2/2023 11:33:00 AM
Hi Kim, thanks for your feedback. I'm a Navy veteran but I always wondered how different it would be on a ship driven by the wind. There's something a bit more romantic about those days on the high seas. Maybe I've seen too many Errol Flynn movies.

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