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My Pirate Women

Pirate women permeate my spaces. They are fierce and fabulous. You dare not lie to them. They will cut you to shreds, with their swords. Cut you to ribbons. I do not crouch in fear. I created them. They are ruthless, savage, out for blood. Thirsty for it. I walk their planks proudly. Eager for the drowning that awaits.

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John Lusardi

Date: 5/24/2021 12:45:00 AM

Very, colourful i like very much. Especially the plank walking ????

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2021 10:05:00 AM

I have to admit there is a pirate living inside me

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/21/2020 8:06:00 AM

Caren, Fierce Pirate Women, enjoyed every slice and parley. -Richard

Quoth Theraven
Date: 2/26/2021 7:48:00 PM

Another wonderful Friday night. Reading Caren K's best kept secrets listening to Telstar. It doesn't get much better than that. -Richard

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/21/2020 4:52:00 PM

Thank you Richard. They are daring and bold and they will hunt you down and...oh, oops, sorry. Got carried away.

Pratap Roy

Date: 12/13/2019 1:20:00 AM

Liked the presentation. God bless you.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/13/2019 6:50:00 AM

I am stunned that you are still reading my stuff. Wow! Thank YOU!

Bill Keen

Date: 1/19/2019 3:44:00 PM

I like this poem very much. The images cohere to bring sense along clearly in a satisfying rhythm. May I suggest that you consider dropping the last line? Read the poem without it and see what happens to the rhythm.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/19/2019 5:52:00 PM

Bill, I do think your idea is grand. I am pondering it. Whether or not I like it better I do not yet know. I will need a day or so to think on it, a bit slower on the uptake now. Thank you for the stop by and the suggestion.

Sherry Asbury

Date: 11/23/2018 6:08:00 PM

Love this! I used to love to play pirates - just give me a sword, LOL ... the ending was a little sad...but is a great poem!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/23/2018 9:15:00 PM

hahahaha I truly do not think walking the plank would be that sad; Tiger Lily never even landed in the water right?

James Fitz-Gerald

Date: 10/17/2018 6:08:00 PM

Hi. I like your poem. What inspired it? My mind drifts while I read to children playing pirates and how into role play children get.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/18/2018 12:44:00 AM

I have painted innumerable canvases of fierce-looking pirate women holding guns, knives, and swords. I raised assertive women and I am one, but I have no weapons. To me my pirate women - which surround me - represent women being assertive and retaining their self-power. In my subconscious mind the Pippi Longstocking books of my youth are probably to be credited as I was fascinated by a girl pirate who did not have rules.

Catelyn Meeker

Date: 9/24/2018 6:18:00 PM

I love how descriptive this piece is. Well done.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/24/2018 10:38:00 PM

Thank you Catelyn. I am a cartoonist who keeps drawing pirate women.

Robertina B.

Date: 6/16/2018 12:28:00 PM

Such a unique free verse, Caren.. Your pirate women are something else!! An enjoyable reading.. Blessings to you!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/19/2018 11:50:00 AM

Thank you Robertina. I am painting them like mad, have no idea why.