Larry Bradfield Poet Limerick

Turning Left At Sea

I once turned me frigate to port
Grounded on Her Majesty's fort
I thought it was petty
They valued their jetty
And threw me in a prison of sort

I learned here that starboard means right
I wish I had known it that night
Born as a dyslexic
Directions eclectic
A natural sea captain's fright

7-31-18
For Carolyn Devonshire's contest Sea Tales -
gift for a lady

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Susan Gentry August 7, 2018 at 6:51 AM Congratulations on your win! :)

Dean Wood August 6, 2018 at 9:04 AM Thanks for the laugh! I really enjoyed this Larry. I would have scored it higher! Dean Larry Bradfield August 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM Thank you, Dean...you're most kind...Larry

Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 6:27 PM Very witty Larry, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Larry Bradfield August 5, 2018 at 6:43 PM Thank you, Jan

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2018 at 5:40 PM NIcely done, Larry. Congrats for your win. Larry Bradfield August 5, 2018 at 6:43 PM Thank you, Andrea. My compliments to you as well!!

Carolyn Devonshire August 4, 2018 at 3:16 PM Having been a boat owner, I remember how long it took to get a sense of direction when surrounded by sea in every direction. Enjoyed your poem, Larry. Congratulations, Carolyn Larry Bradfield August 5, 2018 at 6:42 PM Thanks for the placement, Carolyn.Yes, I think of Ponce Inlet now and then..

Darlene De Beaulieu July 31, 2018 at 5:50 PM Hello Larry Bradfield, i think you will have a hard time to be a captain. I like the poem. It is nice to meet you. have a nice evening my friend. Larry Bradfield August 1, 2018 at 4:08 PM Thank you, Darlene!

Rico Leffanta July 31, 2018 at 5:12 PM Aye, too many dyslexic sea captains in our harbours, especially on holidays! Bonne chance! Aloha! Rico n.b. (the validation characters are, "TAX"; is that an omen you will win cash?) Larry Bradfield August 3, 2018 at 2:27 PM Thank you