Come gather 'round, young ones, and hear
A tale of adventure, far and near
Of an armada of ships, sailing free
On the wide, blue and sparkling sea

But there was a sense of apprehension
For a privateer lurked in the tension
A pirate with an enchanted ship
Whose power and might were hard to grip

He was like a mastodon of old
A creature fierce, and terribly bold
The ultimate foe, for sure
A challenge no one could ignore

The sailors were apprehensive, afraid
As the privateer's ship loomed in the shade
But then something happened, oh so rare
A delirious excitement filled the air

For suddenly, from the waves emerged
A prehistoric creature, untamed and splurged
A massive beast, strong and true
Whose power the privateer never knew

And so the armada prevailed
The privateer's plan had failed
The sailors were safe, the day was won
And the prehistoric beast swam back into the sun

Now children, this tale may seem fantastical
But it teaches a lesson, oh so practical
That even in the face of fear and doubt
Courage and strength will help us throughout.

Reflections

1. What do you think the sailors on the armada felt when they saw the enchanted ship of the privateer?
2. Why do you think the privateer was so powerful and feared?
3. What did the prehistoric creature bring to the story?
4. Do you think the sailors would have won without the prehistoric creature's help?
5. How do you think the sailors felt after they won the battle against the privateer?