The Sea Captain by Andrea and me

Welcome to my humble home

You’ll find it clean and neat

A mess in here is not allowed

My décor is discreet

 

I used to be a Sea Captain

No room for hoarding things

I don’t believe in fripperies

And I don’t believe in bling

 

I’ve sailed round the seven seas

New flags for every port

Conquered vast tempestuous storms

Done import and export

 

I’ve sailed with kings and queens on board

Been up the Thames and Clyde

The Yangtze and the River Plate

And many more besides

 

But now I live a quiet life

Grow flowers and take walks

I’m welcomed at the Women’s Guild

Where I give lots of talks

 

Do I miss the sea? Not much

I like it on dry land

As I can put some roots down here

I think you understand

 

But planted in my garden

Which is looking rather fine

I put up a tall flagpole

Where I fly the Red Ensign.

 

Done