Why Can't I Be a Pirate?

Why can't I be a pirate?

I'd sail the Seven Seas

With utter joy

Shout “Land ahoy!”

Then drop the anchor where I please

Why can't I be a pirate?

Unquestionably cool

Hunt treasure chests

North, south, east, west

Select my crew from friends at school

Why can't I be a pirate?

I'd never walk the plank

Spot me on board

Spyglass and sword

Gold coins stashed safely in my bank

Why can't I be a pirate?

I'd give it a real try

My dream career

A buccaneer

“Raise skull and crossbones to the sky!”

Why can't I be a pirate

And live a life afloat?

Cos there's a hitch

A tiny glitch...

I don't possess a ship or boat