This one, a theory about the treasure of Oak Island, (which just happens to be in Nova Scotia, my home province) was inspired by Writing Challenge #3 held by Duff D. Moss. The words for inclusion in this challenge were feather and velvet glove. Hope you all like it.

I’m the richest pirate ‘round.
No one else has ever found
    the treasure of Oak Isle;
all of it is safe-and-sound.

I’m the smartest pirate here.
I’m the only privateer
    to find gold on Oak Isle;
I am Witty’s pioneer.

I’m the clever corsair-cat
with the feather in his hat
    who brought you to Oak Isle;
you’re the ones I’m laughing at.

Don’t you see? There’s nothing there!
I have hid the gold elsewhere;
    it’s not beneath Oak Isle.
No one else will find out where.

I’m the bounty’s buccaneer
in gloves of velvet, musketeer
    and treasurer of Oak Isle;
I’m the grandest puppeteer.

I’m the richest pirate ‘round.
No one else has ever found
    the treasure of Oak Isle;
all of it is safe-and-sound.

Other Poems by Adam Henry Sears:

Dragon’s Child

Venusian Temple

A Tribute To Arwen After The Age Of Men

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  • Brent on Jun 8, 2009

    Haha,… that’s cool dude.

  • Katie Marie on Jun 8, 2009

    Great telling of a tale and a unique submission for the challenge.

  • Mulke Dee on Jun 8, 2009

    Adam, this is an entertaining read! It makes me think of “Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum”. Yo ho you lubbers yo ho! I liked it!

  • payge on Jun 8, 2009

    A very entertaining piece to read.Wants to be a lady pirate now,wearing the traditional wear ans swing a sword.(Is that what they call it?)A great story Adam…you see i changed it back.

  • Inna Tysoe on Jun 8, 2009

    That was a fun read.

    Thanks,

    Inna

  • Ruby Hawk on Jun 8, 2009

    You did it well. Wonderful style and an amazing tale.

  • Joie Schmidt on Jun 8, 2009

    Fun, unique work – I love poetry with a theme!

    Blessings.

    Sincerely,

    -Liane Schmidt.

  • Duff D Moss on Jun 8, 2009

    That was really good – clever use of the challenge words too. Good one dude – very enjoyable. Thanks for contributing. I hope you have a go at round 4 too.

  • Darla Cooke on Jun 9, 2009

    Great poem! I really enjoyed reading it.

  • hfj on Jun 9, 2009

    Nice poem for the challenge Adam. You’re the pirate we all fear, cause your talent is crystal clear. Well done friend.

  • Ranveer Singh Battu on Sep 1, 2009

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! very clever of you!!!!!!! lovely poem!!!!!! pleasure reading it!!!!!1

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