why do i always have to be

the one at the side?

i sit here on the bench,

simply watching them shine;

basking in their glory,

but never having mine.

they’re the stars, and i’m their shadow,

trailing just a step behind.

and the worse part is

i can’t even cry,

because each one of the stars deserves to shine.

so i’ll just sit here,

waiting patiently for the time,

where i won’t envy the stars,

because up with them i will shine.