He is a captain. He is from Marselle.
He's full of life. He's risky and he's lucky.
His cigars are as strong as captain's ale
Alike his love to Girl from Nagasaki.

And she... she's got some markings on her arm.
Is it tatto? Or leprosy fallout?
She dances jiga nicely and with charm
After sundown in a port hangout.

Her body isn't curvy, not at all.
Let it be said and let the story flow.
Her lips are scarlet and her chest's so small.
She is beloved one but he has to go.

He travelled far away. He's coming back,
But suddenly his sailing boat hits reef:
Some stoned yankee like the Ripper Jack
Shed the girl's blood and stabbed her. What a grief.

26 Feb 2025