©Katy L Patterson Phelps 2022
I sail a sideways pirate ship
With azurine moon sails
She's broadside, yeah, but doesn't tip
Fighting every swale.
Crewed by Calico Jackies
Who'll mutiny at will
The air is always salty
We use our curses well.
The deck is covered in clutter
I threaten to jettison
The galley is usually sticky
What the hell did I just step on?
The yards are covered in clothing
A treasure horde I swear
Yet the Jackies are complaining
They've never a thing to wear.
But, chortles pair the curse words
Laughter sings like birds
On my sideways corsair craft,
And The Azurine keeps sailing
on our choppy winding path.
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