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Paul Wilson

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0 posted 2003-08-29 04:48 AM

Ship of Lost Souls
By Paul Wilson

I am a plunderer of treasures from times past
Innocent souls lost upon the oceans they were cast
Through storms and battles many a fine ship was lost
Many a brave sailor paid the ultimate cost

Hoist the sail says the captain to his crew of men
The sun is setting and the tide is coming in
They plunder by night lying off the coast in wait
Eager too take another man’s gold and temp fate

They will attack when the time is just right
A schooner from Spain is sailing in tonight
There... shouts the captain to the South pointing his hand
Slowly they get ready waiting for his command

Quietly they move closer darkness is their shield
Ready to capture this ship and riches it will yield
The first shot is fired the battle has begun
The schooner is no match for them and tries to run

Cut them off shouts the captain to his faithful crew
Bring me the riches this ship holds and we are through
The fight is over and the ocean claims it’s prize
Tonight another ship of lost souls gave up their lives

The pirates make their way back to the shore
Laughing and shouting as they walk thru the pubs door
Together they raise their cups that are filled with ale
A toast to friends lost tonight that will no longer sail

They split the booty from this nights plunder
As a storm moves in they hear the roaring thunder
Each got his share of gold, silver and other things
Tonight they party for who knows what tomorrow brings

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

passing shadows
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1 posted 2003-08-29 04:50 AM

maybe they got the right idea? hmmmm...

Paul Wilson

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2 posted 2003-08-29 05:33 AM

passing shadows...Yah...Live for today & the hell with tomorrow huh.
Those were the days of tough men & women.
Thanks for reading so early this morning...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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3 posted 2003-08-29 10:14 AM

Paul, this is just like looking at a movie while reading. I'm sending it back to the top so more people will see it.

Hugs

Ethel

nakdthoughts
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4 posted 2003-08-29 10:22 AM

although I have no "booty"

I think
"Tonight they party for who knows what tomorrow brings" is a great idea...I have to learn to do this..and enjoy it.

Nice to read your words, Paul
M

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

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Oklahoma

5 posted 2003-08-29 11:17 AM

I love reading your writes.I was pulled into this.Felt like I was aboard the ship

Crystal

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

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highways, & byways, for now

6 posted 2003-08-29 05:00 PM

Paul - I had a chance when I was in FL to go out with a treasure salvage crew. Most exciting it was...

BC

Paul Wilson

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7 posted 2003-08-29 06:55 PM

Maureen...Glad you liked it. Thanks for the read and reply...Paul

angelblueyes...That's how I felt when I was writing this, like I was on the ship with them. Thanks for being a part of it...Paul

Bill...I would love to go a salvage trip like you did. Very glad that you liked this. Thanks for the reply. Still looking forward to someday coming up to B.C.
Take Care...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

Paul Wilson

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8 posted 2003-08-29 06:58 PM

Ethel...Thanks for that compliment and for taking time to read. Thanks for the bump also. Being from Flordia I guess you hear alot of pirate stories...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

9 posted 2003-08-29 07:48 PM

Paul~

'I am a plunderer of treasures from times past'

LOVE that very thought~

This was a pleasurable read~
VERY !!
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
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ThisDiamond
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Michigan, USA

10 posted 2003-08-29 09:29 PM

Vivid scripts Paul. Brought the main sail into clear view. Such a stout time in the hearts of men. TD

Bonnie j
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since 2003-06-27

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Ohio

11 posted 2003-08-29 09:35 PM

Love your poem. Just went to see Pirates of the Caribbean. This is what I thought of when I read this one.
Good jobber.
Bon-Bon

Paul Wilson

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12 posted 2003-08-29 11:19 PM

Marge...Glad you think this was a pleasurable read. Thanks for taking time and for your reply. Hugs...Paul

This Diamond...Thank you for reading and for your reply. So glad you enjoyed...Paul

Bonnie j...Thank you for that generous reply. I haven't seen the movie yet but plan too when I can get a day off from work...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (08-29-2003 11:20 PM).]

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