What a privilege it is to be

A barnacle out at sea

With my home on the hull of a boat

On an ocean adventure I float

I’ve seen places and so many things

Of which other creatures only dream

On a ship tossed and turned by the waves

I’m a part of the crew, true and brave

I’ve seen a close call with a whale

Who damaged the boat with her tail

A plank-walking pirate passed by

On his way down he said hi

I’ve sat in the docks in strange lands

And hear voices I can’t understand

I’ve found myself covered in tea

From a ravaging rebel melee

I’ve often been kissed by a fish

One particularly do I miss

But sadly the boat travelled on

And the love of my life was then gone

Other barnacles stay on the rocks

To get stepped on by sandals and socks

But some of us travel the earth

For the truest sea creature rebirth

Yes we only have one life to live

So why not give it all we can give?

Sail the world over, just take it from me

A barnacle out at sea