Buccaneer Tucker
A basin of broccoli served up for tea
Is not what a young buccaneer wants to see.
His diet should be balanced when pillaging ships,
But he’d much prefer ice cream and lots of hot chips.
Pat Simmons
- Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #29
Australian Children’s Poetry 
Nice work, Pat, and great economy given the tricky prompt.
I like it, Pat. Well done!
More of your wonderful economy, Pat.
Great poem, Pat.