Land Ho!

Old school pirate's heart's desire.

Man the lanyard! Over the sea!
To lands unknown to you and me!

The wind blows south, my merry men.
The ale flows free, to heaven then.

To Sea, to find my heart aflame!
To Sea, to find the dragon's claim!

Salty air, on dark stormy winds
Fair, rock our ship, to pieces then.

Tossing freely, dancing wildly,
Spinning to the rhythmic pounding.

Passing time on deck and mast,
From the crow's nest, we hear at last.

Land Ho! Land Ho! Captain!
The very land that has been sought.

Rivers of silver, mountains of gold.
Paradise for Pirates, so I'm told.

Reviews

[Lily Mae]

You've captured the pirates spirit very well here Judy.. I love it and it makes me almost like the thought of getting into a boat lol.. :) x

[fargone]

i love this, judy. there is so much movement in the rhythm and the imagery, everything comes to life. it's got to worth a smile judy ;)

[Carrie Manor]

I love anything nautical, and this poem portrayed it perfectly! I could really feel the waves hit against the boat, and picture all the men aboard on deck. (: