POEM STARTER
Submitted by Cassandra Elliot 🌹
Write a poem or short story that embodies the feeling of being chosen last.
(Not) First Pick.
I know how it feels,
When people give sunshine,
But rain on your parade,
When there’s other worlds to brighten.
I know what it’s like,
When you’re placed on a pedestal,
A ledge of affection from eyes,
That’s forgotten about.
There’s always someone else,
That veils me from their spotlight;
I guess there’s better options around.
It sucks when you trip,
From supporting character,
To lowly background character,
When there’s ‘better’ actors.
I despise the feeling,
Of quaking with tears,
When more weight of lonesome,
Collapses down on me.
I seemed to be loved by all,
But do they really care,
If they picked the whole world first?
Hidden in the spotlight,
That shouldn’t be there,
If I can be forgotten about in a snap.
(This might be a bit off prompt but I’m ranting a bit so 🫶🏾(I’m alright btw))