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Second Best

October 26, 2010
By PrincessLena ELITE, Orlando, Florida
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"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be" - Kurt Vonnegut

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I'm sick of being second best,
but not making an effort to be first.
Am I not good enough to win the gold?

Everyday I try so hard,
but I always end up with silver.
Maybe I should just give up -
not enter the race at all.
Because, really.

Would you miss me if I stopped trying?

© Jason B., Colorado Springs, CO

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