The Pirate

A poem from Eric M. Black's collection of poetry, An Old Man.

An old sea captain raised his eye to me

And said, "Fear not, young lad, fear not what you’ll be.

"Trust in Allah, then you’ll see."

So I did…

 

Today I am a pirate

A pirate of the world

Through the lips of many, my name is spread

Like time, like the world, my name is hurled

Fear not; lips uncurled

A pirate, no longer synonymous with the dead

I am a pirate

Author's Note

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