American Merchant Seamen in Harm’s Way

LATIN PROVERB: Via antique via est tuta.
“The old way is the safe way.”
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AMERICAN MERCHANT SEAMEN IN HARM’S WAY
By Don Hamrick
© 2004 Don Hamrick

Pirates by sea, terrorists by land.
Through hostile waters we sailors dare steam,
Defensive weapons denied our hand.
Not the law of land or sea it would seem.

Without rhyme or reason,
September 11, a day of slaughter.
Security now a perpetual season.
Arm ourselves now! Sailors oughta!

Pirates and terrorists armed to the teeth,
With every blade and firepower within reach,
Against sailors defenseless as sheep.
For to arm sailors liberals would screech,

Would cause the Bill of Rights
To become our steering light.