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A poem about the ghosts of the high seas.
We're slowly rocking side to side, darkness on the shore where our fears hide

The deep rumble goes through my legs, almost down to our last keg

Morale is at an all time high, the crews dancing against the falling sky

The smell of salt fills the air, it's a paradise without a care

Shots ring in my ears, as we celebrate the passing year

Smoke from the cannons creates a ghastly show, as we raise anchor, dingy in tow

We plot a course for mother ocean, as the sails are set into motion

I'm a captain in my prime, and as we sail I lose all track of time

The endless cycle of the sun and moon, I just hope to be with you soon

On the horizon a ships in sight, we make haste to start a fight

We begin to fire across their bow, they're as good as dead now

The thunderous cheer of the crew, as the enemies ship starts to spew

Another easy battle won, the bounty shimmers against the sun

We say a prayer for those who died, former crew mates and friends cried

They are finally back at there homes, as Davey Jones looks over their sodden bones

Death brings with it a heavy soul, as the waves against the ship takes its toll

So we set course for home, leaving behind us a trail of foam

We sail into the sunset, but I know you will be upset

We will never make it back, maybe we came under attack

Maybe we became one with the ocean, the water sheltering us with such devotion

We sailed the seas in days of yore, and our story was turned into lore

Mayhaps u will see us in the night, plundering and squabbling with ghoulish delight

We haunt the seas searching for truth, trapped in the days of our youth

We may give you a fright , but please hear our plight

Let us sail the seas once more, and we will go back to just being lore.
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