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When the Boat Comes In 2

Sinbad and Columbus nautical Miles from home Their flotilla of frigates Sea sailed flags, flown Compulsorily becalmed Roped to steadfast bollards Wharf bound Red, green marine, sea blue scene Maritime, party time, home time Shore leave, can't leave, must leave When the ship horn sounds Sirens and mermaids waiting Can't stand too long on Unwaving ground Ask the pilot, for the plot Cards for money lost the lot Ladies with port light windows Sailor's take comfort What happens, stays on land Red, green marine, sea blue scene Maritime, party time, home time Shore leave, can't leave, must leave When the ship horn sounds Sirens and mermaids waiting

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Date: 11/19/2013 8:27:00 AM
Good shore eave, Gary. daver
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Daver Austin
Date: 11/19/2013 8:27:00 AM
whoops - shore leave.
Date: 11/18/2013 11:42:00 PM
A great read. I like the way some of your lines just slide along. Great stuff.
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