I’m Not a Thief

I like pirates.

I like the freedom of adventure.

Of not caring what others think.

I like pirates.

But I’m not a thief.

I like playing the pickpocket.

Of testing the video game to see if I get caught.

Sneaking around as a cat burglar assassin.

I like playing the pickpocket.

But I’m not a thief.

I like sneaking up on people.

Being so quiet they don’t hear me.

And, they startle when they turn around.

I like sneaking up on people.

But I’m not a thief.

I like characters with honor.

I try to model after them.

Integrity intact.

So, I’m not a thief.

I like writing stories.

Of characters with nothing.

They do what it takes to survive.

But I’m not a thief.

So what do you do?

When a thief in your midst

Steals the honor of your crew

That’s what others see when they look at you.

Nothing but a thief.