We Are Going To Die

We are surrounded said the young whipping boy. There was terror in his voice.
“We are going to DIE!” he screamed.
The more mature crew members knew better.
They had been surrounded before, many times.
They kept their cool.
Just for fun the Captain shouted, “WE’RE GOING TO DIE!”
A first mate pushed the whipping boy into the water.
The crocodiles got him quickly.
This set the oldsters up for a laughing contest.
They began to advertise for their next whipping boy too.
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Wolf Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 8:18 PM
Was the Captain's name 'Hook,' by chance?! :) gw
Krutsinger Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 10:48 AM
It was Captain Gershon Crocodile.
Gauthier Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 7:42 PM
Wherever does your vivid imagination come from, Caren?
Krutsinger Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 10:48 AM
I think it is a result of playing with children my entire life Line.
Hankins Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 6:41 PM
Oh, no. Your dark humor is showing. I didn't count on that!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 10:49 AM
I am smirking, glad that I could fool you.
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