Polly the Pirate’s Parrot — A Ballad to Entertain Young Readers

Verse 1 Polly the parrot was bold and bright, Squawked “Treasure ahoy!” both day and night. She sat on the shoulder of Captain Jack, With a patch on his eye and a coat jet black.

Refrain “Squawk! Find the gold, don’t be slow, X marks the spot where the sea winds blow!”

Verse 2 They sailed through storms and skies so blue, With a tiny crew of just twenty-two. Each time they neared a spooky isle, Polly would grin with a wicked smile.

Verse 3 One day she saw a glimmering cave, “Treasure’s in there if you’re truly brave!” The crew went in with a nervous cheer, But Polly just laughed, “No danger here!”

Verse 4 Inside were piles of shining coins, Rubies, emeralds, golden spoons and loins! Captain Jack danced with a silver plate, Till a giant crab scuttled out of a crate!

Refrain “Squawk! Find the gold, don’t be slow, X marks the spot where the sea winds blow!”

Verse 5 They ran and tripped and dropped their loot, The crab chased them out in a pirate suit! Back on the ship, they laughed till night, Polly squawked, “Well, that gave a fright!”

Verse 6 Now every port where pirates dock, They tell the tale at twelve o’clock— Of a cheeky bird who loves a thrill, And a cave of gold beyond the hill.

Refrain (Final) “Squawk! Find the gold, don’t be slow, X marks the spot where the sea winds blow!”