The captain is a pirate Tom is his name
He was after fortune and fame
Ports submitted to his take over
Too many from Plymouth to Dover
It started well targets were met
Even though they were over-set
Overstretched and overspent
His crew were not content
As time passed things got worse
He found he had an empty purse
Sailing ship left to mate
A decision to delegate
She was strong & made new rule
Tom is out he was a fool
Crew not happy in the boat
Abandon ship to stay afloat
Sinking now goodbye sail
Tom & mate were bound to fail
Who's in charge should 've asked me
I'd have appointed Mr Smee
Alan Draper
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/abandon-ship/
