Come young ones, gather round with me
And listen to a tale with glee
Of sailing ships upon the sea
With bulkheads, booms, and brackets free

The bosun shouts out his command
As sailors rush across the land
To hoist the sails and set them grand
And navigate to distant land

On the bridge, the captain stands
With telescope in weathered hands
Searching for the promised lands
And all the treasures in the sands

In their boots, the sailors tread
Upon the deck with steady stead
Moving forward, never misled
To reach the bow where secrets spread

A mighty buck, the ship does make
As waves and winds begin to shake
But the crew does not forsake
Their duties, even in the wake

When trouble brews and tempers flare
The brig is where the guilty bear
Their punishment, without a care
But soon, they'll be back in brass and flair

So come, young ones, and join the crew
Of sailing ships and oceans blue
With bulkheads, booms, and brackets new
Adventure awaits, just for you!

Reflections

1. What is a bulkhead and why is it important on a ship?
2. Who is the boss of the sailors and what is his job?
3. What kind of treasures do you think the captain is searching for with his telescope?
4. How do the sailors work together to keep the ship moving?
5. What happens to sailors who misbehave on the ship and end up in the brig?
6. Why is brass important on a ship, and where might you find it?
7. What might happen on the ship during a storm, and how do you think the crew would handle it?
8. What do you think it would be like to be a member of the seafaring crew, and would you like to join them on their adventures?