Granted mercy - entirely undeserved,
one would expect the pirates to atone,
yet their ferocity is undeterred,
compassion and restraint remain unknown.
On no account therefore be astounded
that they, on seeing rescue taking shape,
would choose to hinder, harry and to hound
and never think to be glad one's escaped.
Thus when it is noted the youngest mate
prefers to take his chances overboard,
they turn and hurl their spears at the ingrate,
foolishly sacrificing weapons' hoard.
Penelope grimly notes behaviour,
determined she will be young boy's saviour.
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Dragonish
PoetryPART 1: Seven poems that explore love. The sated wind doodles mischievously no longer the ravening raptor loosed that scratched sharp claws to my unfettered glee. Now are you temperate, husky, obtuse. PART 2: Follows the tale of a persecuted dragon...
