Taking in Water

Taking in Water

 

Within a matter of moments

of our being hit

 

We started taking in water

Like nobodies business

 

But refused point blank

to go down   

 

Of that I feel certain

the Captain said with a frown

 

I note a light on the hillside

going round and around

 

Take charge of these oars son

and for heavens sake hold your head high

 

There’s a fire on the horizon

where we shall eventually warm and get dry

 

Then there’s ale and salt brisket

to be had in the tavern

 

Take heart lad

let’s see what tuppence can buy

 

Reviews

[Brittany Zedalis]

I like the story you're telling here. I don't know if it's my love for medieval video games or what, but the lines "Then there's ale and salt brisket/to be had in the tavern" made me think of Skyrim. I'm glad I read this. :)

~Luna

[Neville]

I'm more than glad you read them, I'm delighted. Thank you Luna

[Karmee]

this is a fun write, very nicely written

[Neville]

Cheers, much appreciated..............