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Uss Linda

The Seven Seas of  Rhye
A mythical destination for all those that do wrong.

This write sang to the tune of
When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, Hurrah, Hurrah
                   
             USS Linda

She sails the high seas of the soup 
HURRAH, HURRAH
Searching for a poetry scoop
O YEAH, O YEAH
Her eyes are keen, for she has been
A long time here, a poetry queen
She sails the, HIGH SEAS, of this poetry soup

The sailors standing on their decks
OUR DECKS, OUR DECKS
With kind words she will save our wrecks
HA HA, OUR WRECKS, 
The dented bows, she will raise
With an irony, of praise
Then she’ll cast off, WISE ASS, continue on her treks

She sails along, she shows no fear
NO FEAR, I FEAR
Through stormy waters she will steer
WILL STEER, WILL STEER
She needs no man, with guiding hand
She lets you know, to understand
She makes it, QUITE CLEAR, she needs no buck-in-here               

You’ll notice that she sports an A
A NAY, A NAY
Lets hope that B, she stays away
A WAY, A WAY
Cause I don’t know, about you
But I could never, handle two
If she ever, TURNS UP, it’s on your knees and pray

She steams through waters very deep
SO DEEP, SO DEEP
She’ll write you verses, make you weep
YOU WEEP, YOU WEEP
Then she’ll traverse, with laughter verse
Her every word, you will rehearse
And her smoke and, MIRRORS, into your faves you keep


Upon her stern, though don’t ask why
ASK WHY, ASK WHY
Poet Destroyer, six foot high
SIX HIGH, SIX HIGH
Upon the waves, you find you toss
But this one, you must never cross
Or she’ll send you, TO THE, Seven Seas of Rhye
~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~   ~~~~~~~~   ~~~~~~~  ~~~~~
~~   ~~~~~~     ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~~~~
She might send me, ~~~o~   o ~~~~   o  ~~ o ~~~~
     ~ ~~ ~~~ ~ o ~~   TO THE,    ~~~~o ~~~    ~~~~
  ~~~   ~~~ o ~~~~  ~~~ ~~~~  Seven Seas of Rhye.
~ ~~ ~~~ ~    ~~~  o ~~ ~~~~ ~~   ~~~~  ~~~ ~~~~                                                      
                                 Hahahahahahaha
                                        Blurbble glurgle



            The Seven Seas of Rhye

Fear me you lords and lady preachers
I descend upon your earth from the skies
I command your very souls you unbelievers
Bring before me what is mine

Can you hear me you peers and privy councillors
I stand before you naked to the eyes
I will destroy any man who dares abuse my trust
I swear that you'll be mine

Sister I live and lie for you
Mister do or else die
You are mine I possess you
I belong to you forever

Storm the master marathon I'll fly through
By flash and thunder fire I'll survive
Then I'll defy the laws of nature
And come out alive
Then I'll get you

Begone with you short and shady senators
Give out the good, leave out the bad evil cries
I challenge the mighty titan and his troubadours
And with a smile
I'll take you to the seven seas of Rhye

Written by Freddie Mercury for the song
Seven Seas of Rhye

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 4/27/2024 11:03:00 AM
Wow! I loved this so much! I could hear it in my head as I read... the rhythm and melody... your lyrics were perfect and unique. Enjoyed this very much!
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Date: 1/12/2014 4:57:00 AM
amazing pen Richard congrats on your win Shadow x smile hug
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Date: 1/11/2014 5:10:00 PM
I noticed your name on the list..Sara..Congrats...
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Date: 1/11/2014 8:53:00 AM
'I do not know?' the form either Richard, but I DO know it is a wonderful and well written tribute to a fine and absolutely fearless lady as you mentioned...I am blessed to have her as a friend too...Congratulations - Tim
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Date: 1/11/2014 2:15:00 AM
A brillant and tumultuous composition Richard, congratulations. I believe that I see her ship flag on the overcast sea, whipping wildly with the image of a mighty Sphinx! I shall escort or regret gravely. J.A.B.
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Date: 1/11/2014 1:53:00 AM
Hello Richard, Congratulations:) --- Thank you for supporting the last contest I will host for the time being. Take Care, and enjoy the fun blog, I posted honoring all winning poems.... Blog Called "Unicorn__" ---> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?PoetID=18720&BlogID=18529 Take Care, <3 Always & Forever ~LINDA
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Date: 1/11/2014 12:54:00 AM
Enjoyed the write and congratulations on the win, Richard
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Date: 9/8/2013 6:24:00 PM
soup mail....
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Date: 8/19/2013 11:18:00 AM
My head is reeling
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Date: 6/18/2013 8:00:00 AM
WOW! Richard - this was really good. I loved it and so will Linda. Thanks for sharing....... Lucilla
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/18/2013 5:10:00 PM
Thank you Lucy, Is good to see you getting about the soup again. Thanks for the comment, I try to do some different writes.
Date: 6/17/2013 1:41:00 PM
Well done on the win Richard.'
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/18/2013 5:06:00 PM
Thank you Joe, Nice to see you.
Date: 6/16/2013 2:51:00 AM
Congratulations Richard xx
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/16/2013 9:04:00 AM
Thank you Mandy much appreciated. Hope you're keeping well.
Date: 6/16/2013 1:11:00 AM
I don't know the tune of this but i can see it's really both an amazing poem and song tribute to our dearest poet friend, Linda. I enjoyed reading it this afternoon! Thank you so much & big hearty congratulations on your great win my dear friend Richard! love and hugs, Leonora
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/16/2013 9:03:00 AM
You're to young I'm sure to know this song Lenora, It's an old US civil war one, not saying I'm that old of course lol. Thank you for the lovely comment on this write for our wonderful friend Linda
Date: 6/15/2013 4:26:00 PM
ha I love it, Congrats
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Date: 6/16/2013 8:46:00 AM
Thank you Sandy, Pleased you enjoyed my effort
Date: 6/15/2013 2:03:00 PM
Congrats on the win, Mr Seal...This is a tremendous write..BTW...Do you know Freddy Mercury's REAL nationality??? Bet you don't....It would shock ya! Just popped by to say congrats...congrats!! ;)
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/16/2013 8:45:00 AM
Hah, course I do. I can tell you more about him than you think you know. He was Bitish Indian, born in Zanzibar, his parents were there working for the British, ner. lol Oh and thanks for the congrats
Date: 6/15/2013 12:22:00 PM
Richard, , CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thank you for entering this wonderful loving poem. Thank you for the warm feeling and smiles!!! I posted a sweet blog, to all who took the time in supporting my contest "ALL ABOUT ME..." **YES I SMILE** :-) ..........fav.......... ~xox~ LINDA
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/16/2013 8:39:00 AM
Just found it's in the winning list, thank you my Sweet Dark friend, it was a joy to write, I really had a laugh or two with it. I'm so pleased your PD again too.
Date: 6/14/2013 12:47:00 AM
hahahah, I just saw you wrote: Long before my time. Gosh, I bet we are the same age. I graduated in '73, my friend and Queen was BIG in the late 70's, right? don't let my young looks fool ya, haha!!
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/14/2013 6:29:00 PM
Yes Queen were big in late 70s and through the 80s, Your avatar certainly fooled me Petal, I'm probably just a little older me thinks
Date: 6/13/2013 9:13:00 AM
Although I confess my ignorance of the song, there is a tremendous dynamism in it that mesmerizes the heart and uplifts the soul! Great work!
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/13/2013 9:44:00 AM
Thank you Demetrios, that is a wonderful comment and much appreciated
Date: 6/12/2013 9:29:00 PM
I sung it all the way thru and loved it...it's great....and so is she...:-)
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/13/2013 9:43:00 AM
Thank you Donna, am sure your singing is as sweet as you are, and yes she is.
Date: 6/11/2013 4:27:00 PM
i'm calling your poem awesome!!!!!!! *Skat
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Date: 6/13/2013 9:33:00 AM
Ok, if you want to change the name of it, that's fine hahahaha, thank you Skat, always nice to see your smiling face.
Date: 6/11/2013 1:12:00 AM
I didn't know that song by Freddy and I really like that guy. This was really clever and I hope Linda loves it!!
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/13/2013 9:30:00 AM
I'm a big Queen fan, that song is from 1974, long before your time I'm sure lol
Date: 6/10/2013 1:18:00 AM
Your bit of insanity towards the middle was completely mad, but highly enjoyable! *gurgle bllurble*...? LOL! Now I'm gonna have this nursery rhyme stuck in my head all through the night... thanks! Fine tribute, however... Linda is definitely a spunky person!
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Date: 6/10/2013 5:50:00 PM
I'm well known for my touch of insanity Tim, think we all have a slice of that. We wouldn't be in here if we didn't lol. I'm sure Linda will enjoy your definition of her hahaha
Date: 6/9/2013 5:22:00 PM
beautiful Richard
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/10/2013 5:44:00 PM
Thank you Cathy, much appreciated
Date: 6/9/2013 5:05:00 PM
Geez, you've outdone yourself, Richard. A beautiful tribute from one of my fave poets to another fave poet. Brilliant, my friend. You've earned yourself a double 7 with this one. Off to my fave file for sure. Licia :-)
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/10/2013 5:42:00 PM
Ooooooo outdone myself, where do I go from here? only way is down hahaha, maybe under the waves yet lol Lovely comment Licia, from one of my fave poets, thank you
Date: 6/9/2013 3:43:00 PM
I love it Rick, in fact I prefer yours to Freddie Murcury's
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/12/2013 7:04:00 PM
Well I don't expect him to dispute me. If he were here I think he would enjoy it as well.
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Richard D Seal
Date: 6/10/2013 5:35:00 PM
I don't know what Freddie would have to say about that Rick but thank you
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