The Boy Sat On The Burning Deck.

Goldfinch60



The boy sat on the burning deck

His feet were in the water

 He saw a maiden swimming by;

It was the Captain’s daughter.

 

She said “Come on down and join me,

I’m sure we’ll  have a lark”

He said “Not for all the tea in China,

You’re being followed by a shark”.

 

The shark looked up and said to him,

“Don’t be scared of me,

Biting’s not the thing I do,

As the teeth I have count three”.

 

So in he dived beside the maiden

And swam along her side,

The shark swam up beneath them,

And took them on a ride.

 

The shark took them on his back

To beaches wide and far;

A common theme was on the sand,

They had a well-stocked bar.

 

The boy and girl tried all the drinks

Provided by new chums;

The shark went out to sea to eat,

Fish captured by his gums

 

They travelled o’er this great vast world,

To places far and wide;

These good friends  went together,

Side by side by side.

 

The three went on for all their lives

Having so much fun;

‘Til the last that was seen of them,

Was towards the setting sun.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 13th, 2024 00:45
  • Comment from author about the poem: Just a bit of fun from a past writing.
  • Category: Humor
  • Views: 21
  • Users favorite of this poem: arqios, Cheeky Missy
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  • Doggerel Dave


    Apparently there be a considerable number of boys standing on burning decks around, Andy.
    But in keeping with your general optimism, this is probably one of the happiest – and a brill rhymer too. πŸ‘

    • Doggerel Dave

      Might I just add -- least bawdy too!!

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Dave, much appreciated.

        Andy

      • orchidee

        Good write Gold.

      • arqios

        Now that will translate to film!

        • Goldfinch60

          If it does arqios I would hope to get the royalties. LOL

          Andy

          • arqios

            So you should! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

          • sorenbarrett

            A fun read indeed Gold another smile put on my face for another Sunday I thank you my friend

            • Goldfinch60

              If I can put a smile on peoples faces I have done my job. Thank you soren.

              Andy

            • Tony36

              Bravo Andy

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you Tony.

                Andy

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome Andy

                • Thad Wilk

                  A great fun read
                  awesome rhyme,
                  flow and blend!! πŸ’―
                  Skillfully expressed
                  much enjoyed my friend!! ☺️
                  Best regards ✌️ Thad

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Very much appreciated Thad, thank you.

                    Andy

                  • jim56

                    good fun made me smile well done

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Glad I could make you smile Jim, thank you.

                      Andy



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