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A Governor's Daughter
- A Governor's Daughter -
A.k.a. "I Was a Sailor"
I was a sailor: who ventured across Caribbean seas,
And 'neath our cruel black flag, the Devil to please...
My hearty crew took a prized ship of the line so fair.
But ne’er so great a prize as a maid with golden hair!
Her heart lusty and fierce; she became my first mate,
A governor's daughter: seeking a more perilous fate.
She loved me like a storm and we sailed together oft,
And it is her hand, which hoists the Jolly Roger aloft!
A.k.a. "I Was a Sailor"
I was a sailor: who ventured across Caribbean seas,
And 'neath our cruel black flag, the Devil to please...
My hearty crew took a prized ship of the line so fair.
But ne’er so great a prize as a maid with golden hair!
Her heart lusty and fierce; she became my first mate,
A governor's daughter: seeking a more perilous fate.
She loved me like a storm and we sailed together oft,
And it is her hand, which hoists the Jolly Roger aloft!
Published 23rd Feb 2019
Author's Note
This poem of mine is one in a series of Pirate-themed poetry that I wrote years ago, filled with all of the usual power and passion of my various other writings. Some of these are fictional, and some are not.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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23rd Feb 2019 11:02pm
24th Feb 2019 3:13pm
It was a pleasant write... some elements of fiction (rather heavily fictionalized actually), and some little touches from a previous life of mine thrown in for authenticity. The result was quite a magical little poem that was indeed short but quite sweet, as you astutely noted my dear friend. You comments are always lovely to read and very much welcome! :)
