Seafaring Vessel

How has it come to pass
    that I'm forced to chew 
                       on broken glass 
while you're at the helm
                                of your
  seafaring vessel + 
  while I'm in the messhall 
scrubbing the floor + 
                 always
                 always 
    dreaming of more
you're catching fish 
     for her majesty 
                 the queen
                   I dream
             of being part of
                  that scene
living the life aquatic/
        ultramarine
but I'm just a hopeless
          no-fruit
                   tangerine 
painted grey 
            for forever + 
                a day
painted grey for all 
                 to see
how has this come
                  to be + 
       furthermore, 
              why me?