Alan Draper - Abandon Ship

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

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