I’d rather be a pirate
‘I don’t want to be a princess,’
The Princess Carlie said.
‘I’ve no wish to grow my hair out long;
I’ll use a rope instead.
I’ve no need to use these glassware shoes;
I’d rather wear my clogs,
And don’t even get me started
On what’s wrong with kissing frogs.
If you really need a royal,
You might try Gary Brown,
He’d enjoy a regal job
Complete with jewelled crown.
I’d rather be a pirate,
Sail a thousand seas;
Swing gracefully in rigging
Like an acrobat on trapeze.
I’d rather have adventure
Than an adoring crowd,
So you’ll find me on the sea-ways,
Belching very loud.
Jessica Nelson
- Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #42
Jessica said: I wrote this poem for my daughter, who for now likes both pirates and princesses.
This brought a grin to my face!
Love it!
Great poem Jessica. I’m sure your daughter loves it too.