Jesse Glass has lived in Japan for over 25 years. His work has recently appeared in The Journal of Poetics Research, Otoliths, Golden Handcuffs, Zimzallah. The collections A Charm for Survivors, Black-Out in My Left Eye, Two, and Illuminations from The Life and Death of Peter Stubbe are available from TheKnivesForksandSpoons Press.
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Nautical Novel
By A. Plagiarist.
Gulf of Mexico—small ship—young man—very interesting—very romantic—black glossy curls—aquiline features—florid complexion—commanding figure—eyes of fire—born on the sea—no parents—black clouds—pipe all hands to Quarters—storm coming on—very dangerous—all hands to the pumps—there goes the jib—masts cut away—sudden clearing—all hands pumped—monster ship in the distance—very suspicious—black flag—skull and cross-bones—pirate sailors fearful—young man determined—bound to duel or perish in the attempt—armed to the teeth—address the sailors—great enthusiasm—flag of the free—die for our country—pirate approaches—hundred guns—pirate captain, big whiskers—crew all fiends—call for a surrender—young man scorns—broad-side—female shrieks on board pirate ship—beauty in distress—young man vows vengeance—young man’s ship sinking—flag shot off, nails it to the mast—crew leaving in boats—board the pirate—terrific combat—seven pirates attack the boatswain—boatswain kills two with chaw of tobacco—throws others overboard—sharks around vessel—young man kills pirate captain—pirate gives in—shouts—tremendous victory—young man rushes into cabin—finds young lady nearly dead—brings her to—falls in love—papers discovered—young man son of nobleman—young lady rich heiress—tells her story—was stolen away by gypsies—sold to pirate captain—heaven sent young man—preserved falls on her knees—young man embraces her—sailors get drunk—marriage at sea--life on the ocean wave—ship in port—young man promoted—land of liberty—Yankee Doodle! Finis.
The Clarksville Jeffersonian. March, 8, 1854.
