The Real McCoy

 
We are going over the top my boys      
keep your ink wet, words dry, point your quill true,      
and draft your darts like they're the real McCoy,      
     
Take care of your quills, my boys, these ain't toys,      
don't ruffle their feathers or you'll be screwed,      
we are going over the top, my boys.      
     
Safety first lads, careless words can destroy,      
spell check to make your damning taunts get through      
and draft your darts like they're the real McCoy,      
     
Sharp quills make sharp points, keep pen knife employed,      
cloak your barbs my lads don't give 'em a clue,      
we are going over the top, my boys,      
     
The blotter's your best friend, keep it deployed,      
blot your copybook? lines to be renewed!    
and draft your darts like they're the real McCoy      
     
Turn to a clean page when the kettle boils      
We've just enough time for a final brew,      
We are going over the top my boys      
So, draft your darts like they're the real McCoy    
     
villanelle