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The Voyage of the Lodestar

On ocean's journey the wee lad set sail slight frame a-tremble and gaunt face so pale His fortune and fame for to seek The grand ship had been christened the 'Lodestar' Rugged build for adventure's repertoire This voyage not one for the meek To ports far from home, to islands unknown A typhoon sprang up, the poor lad did groan His future looked bleak African pirates cursed and swash-buckled Hyenas unleashed their high-pitched chuckles Overcome, the lad couldn't speak Ship's captain gave the order, 'Walk the plank.' The wee lad woke just in time to give thanks To his bedroom door for its creak

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Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/28/2019 2:05:00 AM

Saved by the alarm clock phew. Never heard of this form. Nice story line, love the nautical touch. Tom

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/27/2019 7:34:00 PM

Ah...this was so believable ...you really had me at the end. Great write Gershon!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/27/2019 8:29:00 PM

That's the idea! ~ Leg-puller in Chicago

Caycay Jennings

Date: 8/27/2019 6:51:00 PM

All the way through I was enthralled with the form (which I think I may have maybe possibly written before) BUT the story was strong enough to hold me engaged then give me a witty kick at the end. Way to go to talentedly entertain and gain grins! All the best ... CayCay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/27/2019 8:29:00 PM

It's all about the kicks! Thanks for the enthusiasm, CayCay! :) gw