Through the night they rode onLinked at Poets and Storytellers United:Writers' Pantry #16: April prepares us for what's to come ahead
spies reported back by dawn
and warrants were issued by the king.
The king's next decree
for letting them flee
the guards by rope did they swing.
The cook and the jester
could have done better
but only reached the river called Black
They were miles ahead
and never rested their heads
for they could never hold off an attack.
With men in hot pursuit
they doubled back on their route
and turned their horses now to the west.
In the afternoon close to three
they reached the Blue Sea
paid a captain they had no time to test.
Launched out into the bay
safe in their getaway
the jester relaxed by the rail.
The captain ordered his men
to toss the jester just then
the cook was not about to fail.
The cook took the mate's sword
stopped them throwing overboard
her jester and ending his life.
She then killed the captain
and this did begin
the greater naval warfare and strife.
The crew were all paid
with some gold and were made
loyal to the jester and cook.
For all that was said
the captain was now dead
that gold was all that it took.
She became captain that day
on the ship in the bay
with the jester as her first mate.
To open water they set sail
they knew they wouldn't fail
heading west and to their fate.
Where this story goes is uncertain, but the third (and maybe final) part coming soon.
Excellent rhymes in this one, Joel!💝 I am excited to read what happens next.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sanaa. I'm glad you liked this. This may go in a couple of directions.
DeleteLiked this - I've heard cruises were getting popular (until lockdown).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anthony. If it was a pirate cruise, count me in.
DeleteThe king is so nasty, hanging the guards, and I was willing on the cook and the jester, and so pleased the cook saved him and became captain of the ship. What will happen next?
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of kings and tyrants. There are a couple of paths they are taking us. Thank you, Kim.
DeleteIt was good to envisage the scene as they took over the ship after their escape. Good to see there is more to come.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robin. I'm glad you liked this. There is a whole world for them.
DeleteYo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for them! I'm guessing that might be their next move.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rommy. I hope you like where they go.
DeleteThe sea hath no fury like a woman, with access to sharp tools, seeing her mate in peril.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Magaly. I'm finding I like to write strong women characters and this cook knows how to wield sharp blades!
DeleteQuite the poetic tale Joel! Love the rhyme and high action drama! Waiting for the sequel!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carrie. I'm glad you liked this and I hope you like where they go next.
DeleteA woman's fury is an awesome storm...
ReplyDeleteThank you. Susie. I agree and I like how you phrased that.
DeleteGreat story! I'm looking forward to the next installment of the adventure. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenny. I'm glad you liked this and I hope you like where they go.
DeleteResourceful woman, that cook!
ReplyDeleteA good cook knows how to wield a sharp blade! Let's see where they go!
DeleteA jester as first mate? What could possibly go wrong?
ReplyDeleteHa! That is an interesting thought. Thank you, MMT
Delete"With men in hot pursuit
ReplyDeletethey doubled back on their route
and turned their horses now to the west."
Smart move those two☺
Much💛love
Thank you, Gillena. I hope you like where this will go.
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