Seven times my intramural team has come in second place
To come so close, yet to never win the limelight
To have to watch the winning team win shirts, get pictures, and gain respect
To have to get condolences, a "maybe next year", to quietly pack up your things and go home
Many more times than seven, I've come in second place in other things in life
To watch others receive the recognition, to wonder what it must feel like
One day
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Tonight, I sulk. I think about the things I could have done better. I tell myself how disappointed I am in myself
Then, I shower off the feelings of defeat and regret. I put on warm pajamas and I go to bed.
Tomorrow, I try again.
I go back to work. I build upon my strengths and locate my weaknesses. I continue the journey
Because tomorrow brings hope.
And I pray that the hope never runs out
