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From the rugged shores of Penzance,
a figure emerges, cloaked in the salt-spray.
A privateer, pockets jingling with spoils,
his presence a mix of legend and enigma.
Boots press onto cobblestone streets,
each step a promise of untold stories.
From his coat, treasures spill forth,
gifts from distant shores, tokens of daring.
A compass, once guiding across treacherous seas,
now rests in the hands of a child, eyes wide with wonder.
A silken scarf, bright as a sunrise over uncharted lands,
drapes across the shoulders of a maiden, dreaming of adventure.
Coins, glinting with tales of conquest,
find their way into calloused palms.
Maps, inked with paths known only to the bold,
spread open, inviting new journeys.
The air hums with the energy of his presence,
a blend of sea brine and mystery.
He moves through the town, a silent benefactor,
leaving behind whispers of awe and curiosity.
In Penzance, the ordinary transforms,
each gift a thread in the tapestry of tales.
The privateer’s legacy, etched in the hearts,
of those who dared to dream of horizons beyond.
The town breathes in the magic of his passage,
every corner touched by his daring spirit.
Presents from Penzance, a shoutout to the bold,
from a presence that defied the mundane.
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Fine words arqios, the Pirate King will always be remembered in Penzance. We saw the operetta a few weeks ago.
Andy
https://youtu.be/IGzv4vufN-k?si=q-e5U7bjoNqKUdoj
Oh, nice! I haven’t seen it in decades. And it isn’t done in live theatre much these days, but there is hope 🙏🏻🕊
The one we saw was live, it was great,
Andy
The name itself Penzance in origin brings thoughts (Head land or holy headland) it may be coincidental but in Portuguese (pensar) is a verb to think related to head but it's origin comes from the verb to hang and they hang pirates don't they. An English town and in this poem locked in child imagination and fantasy it takes us back across time as indeed it does me to remember childhood itself. Lovely Cryptic full of childhood imagination.
Yes it is nostalgic in many ways dear Soren. One day a whole book of pirate poems shall have been collected. Thank you 🙏🏻🕊
What a brilliant and entertaining poem. Gilbert and Sullivan would be proud of it.Wonderful to read
Oh now, now… mate… throw in Rodgers and Hammerstein and the swelling would push old ex-TC Alfie out of the eastern seaboard! 🙏🏻🕊
Let the child within us release their imagination to the full, lovely imagery of days gone by, sadly Penzance is no longer like this, lovely enjoyable read.
Aye, that be true! Let poetry be our glue 🙏🏻🕊️
Quite enigmatic, full of secret senses and blended with reserved emotions... Best wishes,
Ah, very perceptive and insightful 🙏🏻🕊️
In whatever endeavour it is the waiting that always grates and kills…
Been to Penzance. Lovely, like this poem!
Nice! Gotta bucket list that! 🙏🏻🕊
The Golden Age of Piracy - tick; Gilbert and Sullivan - tick; Penzance - tick.... I spent a long Easter weekend of jazz there one memorable year and consumed not a few pints of Directors and (don't forget) London Pride to keep lubricated...
Thanks for the memory, mate.
Oh good stuff there ! Thanks kindly 🙏🏻🕊
One hundred & fifty nine miles exactly & two hours and fifty seven minutes on a good day from my front door .. My front door by the way was originally made in 1547 but hey .. who's counting .. I was in Penzance only last weekend .. Love the cut of your jib arqios & the saltiness these words conjure up in my head this blustery Saturday .. I met a modern day Pirate of Penzance while there in the form of an overly enthusiastic car park attendant who slapped a fine notice to my windscreen two whole minutes before my time was up .. He was appalling & I am appealing .. Neville
And that you must, their quota a cruel taskmaster and the gatekeepers greedy in every community! 🙏🏻🕊
A dear friend of mine, a very talented actor and singer who even competed on NBC's The Voice here in the USA was in a national tour of Pirates of Penzance. Well done on this, my friend! ❤️🙏
Thanks Tristan 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
Superb work.
Thanks TWC🕊🙏🏻
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