Today at RDP, sgeoil asks us to get
creative with the word ‘jaunty’. Thanks, Heather!
Here’s where the prompt word took me.
A sailor who walked rather jaunty,
Wore his cap at an angle quite flaunty,
He’d tip it and grin,
With a wink and a spin,
While singing sea shanties so haunty!
NAR©2025
This is “Wellerman”, a sea shanty by Nathan Evans
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Top of the morning to you! 🌅 You’ve made some waves with his cheery personality. ⛵
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Morning, Michele! He’s a cutie, alright! Thanks so much! 🤩
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You’re very welcome and yes, he looks a charmer! 😊
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Fun response!
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Thanks very much, Heather! ‘Jaunty’ isn’t a word we hear every day!
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No, it’s not, but it works so well in a limerick!
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Totally! A great word choice!
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Yeah, an entertaining sea shanty, Nancy …
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Thank you, dear Ivor! This Beluga Lagoon video was great fun! 🥰🎶🥳
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Yeah, I would love to go to one of their live shows 🎶😍
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I hope you can next time they’re in town! 🤩🎶
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🙌who doesn’t love a sailor 😄
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I know I do! Thanks, Ange!
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Love it, Nancy!!! Wonderful 💕👏👏👏💕
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Thanks Grace! It just popped into my head!
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Always a pleasure. I love it when it happens that.way.💕
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Yes! Me too!
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💕🥰💕
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Perfect poem for a very cute iimage!
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Thanks very much, D!
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Brilliant post Nancy a big plus using postman Nathan 💜💜💜
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Thanks, Willow. I love Nathan’s song!
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hes brilliant 😂😁
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Thanks! Good one!
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💜💜💜
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Nicely shared, Nancy! ❤️
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Thanks very much! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment.
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My pleasure.
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wooo great write up. Thanks for the song!!
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This was fun! I’m glad you enjoyed my post. Thanks very much, Sanjeet.
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That brought a smile to my Monday. Thanks, Nancy.
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And your comment brought a smile to my face! Thanks so much, Esther! 😊
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Nice limerick, and massive amounts of brownie points for playing Nathan Evans 👏
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Thanks, Clive! I’ve heard Nathan’s song before and loved it immediately. 😊
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Likewise. He has two very good albums and a third due for release in January. Interesting back story:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Evans_(singer)
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Good luck to him! Thanks for the share, Clive,
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You’re welcome.
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