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Pirates & Cards; A Ballad of The Seven Seas

July 10, 2014
By Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Break the oars
Shackle the slaves
lock ‘em up tight
to steal the knaves

nobody cares
so why’s it the law?
We all need gold
so fight and then draw.

King and Queen so far away,
Never will we stop our play!

we can win
With a flick of the wrist
a card the cause
no doubt 'bout this!

with rollin' seas
and cargo ships
Nothin’s more fun
than golden chips

King and Queen so far away,
Never will we stop our play!

We’re pirates lad,
we don’t mean no harm
lest we catch you with cards
u your arm!

We’ll dice you up,
fry ya too
just to eat
some good ole stew

King and Queen so far away,
Never will we stop our play!

Rum rum dum da de dum do
Ree la lee dell de da doom

© Tracy A., Scarsdale, NY

The author's comments:
I wrote this little ballad for my siblings, it's about pirates playing cards and killing the cheaters. I hope you enjoy it! :)
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Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 14 2014 at 7:21 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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haha No! It was supposed to make you laugh! lol thanks for the comment :)
--Em-- GOLD said...
on Jul. 14 2014 at 7:20 pm
--Em-- GOLD, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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this poem made me so sad! i love it
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 14 2014 at 2:15 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Haha thanks for getting into the pirate spirit lol
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 14 2014 at 2:14 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you so much! XD
RosaPandora BRONZE said...
on Jul. 14 2014 at 2:07 pm
RosaPandora BRONZE, Nicholasville, Kentucky
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&quot;Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday&quot; - John Wayne

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I love this! It's very awesome!
DeathLord BRONZE said...
on Jul. 14 2014 at 1:58 pm
DeathLord BRONZE, Sewell, New Jersey
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Dont give sway to the negative way - Xantho the horse

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great poem   ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRggggggggggggg
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 10:53 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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That is so sweet of you! I  really really really appreciate your comment!
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 9:56 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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So good! Your poem is awesome! I loved it! I'm cheering for you! ^_^ so wonderful, like you are! Thank you, for sharing this!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 5:48 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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*your (sorry I had to correct myself lol)
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 5:47 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you so much! You're feedback made my day! o^_^o
NoraMehzad said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 5:46 pm
NoraMehzad, Dhaka, Other
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great poem! it was clear and steady. Everything here was just perfect! keep up1
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 5:41 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks, I really appreciate your comments XD
TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 5:41 pm
TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
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&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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That was so funny at the end LOL I loved it by the way it's awesome!! An other great poem from Liv.Harris i just won't get enough ^_^
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 5:39 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you! I am very glad you think it's unique. :)
carothesparrow GOLD said...
on Jul. 13 2014 at 5:37 pm
carothesparrow GOLD, Lilburn, Georgia
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dont give up she will talk someday my friend made this quote she is really cool cause she understands about my sister<br /> it starts with ONE to make a differerence!!! i learned this quote at a leadership camp<br /> <br /> ohana means family no one gets left behind

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very creative i never thought of playing cards and pirates this way