Blackbead Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 An Ode to Rum Oh, nut-brown companion of humid tropic nights! Oh, intoxicating nectar of the fertile gods! In passion, you enhance all my earthly delights, In battle, you wildly bolster my martial odds. Born in the planters’ verdant sugarcane fields, Jack Tar has taken you to the ends of this world And I pray that you await me in the Kingdom to come! But with all the wonders that your enjoyment yields And all the garlands your faithful imbibers have hurled, Surely, you merit a grander title than simply “rum”. Stephen Sanders ©2009 "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Oh, nut-brown companion of humid tropic nights! I think I know her too... Oh, intoxicating nectar of the fertile gods! Yeah, I'm pretty sure I know her... In passion, you enhance all my earthly delights Oh, most definitely I know her! Surely, you merit a grander title than simply “rum”. Rum, rummy, rum, rum, rum...I like rum, yes I do. Have glass or maybe two! Seriously though, all joking aside, nice ode mate! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbead Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Thank ye, mate! I'm thinking about adding some more stanzas and your comments make me feel like it'd be worth it! "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 There was a young lad what loved rhum Who habitually got knocked on his bum But he always ran quicker To girls selling liquor And blamed it all on his old mum. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbead Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Oi! For placing that superlative limerick within the parameters of this topic, Ransom, you must be rewarded! Your reward, as proscribed by the Court of Pirate Law, is to quaff a slug of bumbo! As we all know, bumbo is made by introducing two ounces of rum to one ounce of chilled water and mixing in two sugar cubes, a dash of nutmeg, and, if you wish, a dash of cinnamon. Get to it! "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Kilo Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Once again, Blackbeard, well done. And Ransom, that was great too. Thank you both. Admiral Kilo hath spoken. [Jolly Roger pending- if ye're willing to draw mine check the thread I made for it {this is a link}) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn Bob Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I posted this on the limerick page back about a year ago, but it bears repeating, so: Rum's a wondrous drink, d'ye see... And can be had for a minimal fee. Ye guzzle it down, Wi' never a frown, And all the day ye say, Tee-hee! Damn, thats sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbead Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well done, Cap'n Bob! "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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