This is partly inspired by Captain Jack Sparrow, "The Deadliest Warrior", and by Kirasohma308's "Look Closely."

A knight stands for honor, courage, and chivalry.

Not all of us were that

A pirate stands for thievery, murder, and freedom.

At least we kept our word

Knighthood is earned through years of training and an oath of loyalty.

With the appropriate strength, simple enough

The pirate brand is gained with the first mistake and burns all bridges.

The hardest thing I've ever done

A knight receives power from birth and connections.

Something still potent even now

A pirate receives power from the strength of his sword and the men on his ship.

A power that wouldn't be worth having without those men

Knighthood is still bestowed.

Piracy is still condemned.

And I still carry the title Sir and the title Captain.

Most only call me Sir

It's respectable, and that's how I present myself

But it's always on the tip of my tongue to correct them

Captain because that is what I am

I'm as dangerous as the many blades that I've carried

When not in action, obviously, a blade is sheathed.

Besides, a blade, for me, is a last resort.

Sometimes, I think people forget what a knight is.

We were professional soldiers, not heroes

And certainly not romantic.

I also think people forget what a pirate is.

We were created for and by the crown, not by greed

And never try to marry one of us.

As to which I'd prefer to be called

Both 'careers' are long gone

But there are still soldiers

And rebels hardly a step behind.

So I suppose it doesn't really matter

But the next person to call me

old or

weak

deserves what's coming to them

I could explain why I wrote it the way I did to you, but I would prefer you to come to your own conclusions.

I hope you enjoyed this, and please review!