Wednesday, May 13, 2026

THE SAILOR

 


THE SAILOR - A POEM

by Mary L. Tenery 

I am a jolly sailor lad, 
I sail the deep blue sea 
I know more tales than Old Sin Bad 
Have farther sailed than he.

I sail afar the briny deep, 
To the rainbow's end I go; 
I sail all day and never sleep- 
Heave ho, my lads, Heave ho.

References:
1. The Kindergarten Primary Magazine 1919
2.Ladies Home Journal 1913