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The Reluctant Sailor

...I once was a farmer I worked the land I reaped the corn With a scythe in my hand I ploughed my furrow I sowed my seed I grew my crops My family to feed One day hot and thirsty With t......

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Categories: press gang, boat, longing, sea, water,
Form: Rhyme

If Ever I Had a Country : Lviii and Lix

...IF ever I had a country : LVIII - LIX LVIII IF ever I had a fantasy country And if ever I were left to choose a country existing in reality I'd certainly opt for a country not run by on......

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Categories: press gang, anti bullying, corruption, drug,
Form: Dramatic Monologue

The Reluctant Sailor

...I once was a farmer I worked the land I reaped the corn With a scythe in my hand I ploughed my furrow I sowed my seed I grew my crops My family to feed One day hot and thirsty With th......

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Categories: press gang, history, military, ocean, voyage,
Form: Lyric

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