On the high seas of adventure bold,
Where pirates sailed with hearts so cold,
A rowdy crew of privateers did roam,
In search of treasure far from home.

With cutlass drawn and spirits high,
They searched for loot beneath the sky,
And if they found a ship to take,
They'd plunder all they could, no mistake.

But danger lurked at every turn,
For black market deals could quickly burn,
And if they didn't caulk their ship just right,
They'd sink beneath the waves at night.

So they hired a skilled cooper to help,
To patch the holes and fix the kelp,
And soon their ship was strong and true,
Ready for adventures, old and new.

So if you're brave and love to roam,
And seek adventure far from home,
Just remember these tips from me,
And you'll become a pirate on the high seas!

Reflections

1. What kind of obstacles did the privateers face on their adventure?
2. What do you think it means to be a privateer or a pirate?
3. How did the cooper help the privateers on their journey?
4. Why do you think the privateers were searching for treasure?
5. Would you ever want to go on an adventure like the rowdy privateers? Why or why not?