Hair as red as the fire in my Heart,

Sailing on the cool, blue seas.

With the black flag atop the mast,

He smiles, reaching for that horizon.

Loved by many, hated by more;

Hunted for his crimes, envied for his strength,

He smiles.

He has no reason to stop.

His love of life is infinite.

His capacity for good is endless.

And he would sacrifice anything for those he loves.

He's a lush.

He's a jerk.

He teases, he pokes fun, and never apologizes.

He was like a father to me.

Pushing me,

Teaching me,

Protecting me.

Helping me become more than a man,

Helping me become a Pirate.

He is…

My Hero

My Dream

My Treasure.