The Avocado Mutiny

I'll tell you a little secret Girls don't usually tell Childhood days I can't forget When I was eight, oh well. We were a group of five kids Around the country neighborhood. A lot of naughty things we did, They were not really very good. We'd climb the avocado trees Pretend we were some pirate. We'd swing each branch with naval ease, And give a shout 'Hi Ho there Mate! ' I was their Missy Captain Who steered the verdant ship. We'd fight the foe with broken canes, Who'd dare to cross my helmsmanship. For meals, we surely had a feast! A bounty in our cruise ship tree, So ripe and tasty at the least- What's more, they were all free. After a while my crew got sick And each one had to leave for home. Resigned their post, gave up their stick, From meals, a mutiny had come. Each time I see an avocado My mates they all come into mind. I'd do things different now I know, But a better captain, they can't find! Cynthia Buhain Baello August 17,2012 Tarlac City Philippines