The Underdog will Rise

For all of those who fight no matter the odds stacked against you. *Also, this was just published in the 2016 Edition of the Lone Star College Tomball Creative Arts Magazine Volume 26.*

There's that moment in life,

everyone has it.

That moment when the

odds are stacked against you,

the doubters louder than ever

and no end to the naysayers.

You start to wonder if they are right,

if you really have no shot.

But then, you remember something.

You have something that no doubter has.

Heart, drive, motivation.

You have more than anyone and

Nothing is going to get in your

way of achieving your dreams and

aspirations, no matter the odds.

This time you look in the face

of doubt and failure and say,

"Screw you! This time it's mine."

You charge on, beat the doubt,

celebrate you accomplishment.

But then, the cycle starts over again.

Eventually, you get into a habit of

Always being the Underdog.

You don't try to, it just happens.

Sometime, Someday, Somehow

that will change and the

doubters and naysayers

will be gone for good.

Sometime, Someday, Somehow,

The Underdog will rise to seize the day.

Author's Note

Thank You for reading! This poem is my personal favorite writing that I've ever done. Be sure to comment, rate, and critique the piece.

Reviews

[J B Bergstad]

I really liked this piece, Jordan. I liked the fighter's spirit so evident in the poem. Ordinarily, I'm not much of a fan of poetry although I've written a few, but I do enjoy any piece of writing that no matter how dark will give the reader the impression that right and spirit will prevail, in our lives and in our work. Well done. cf

[SheIsMe]

I'm sure many can relate to this. What a positive outlook. Great job. Don't tell anyone, but us underdogs...we know how to fight for what we want a deserve. That is what will ultimately help us to seize the day. We may be stuck right now, but it's only giving you the strength and will power to rise above.

[Priscilla Sayers]

I sure needed that very direct inspirational piece
Nice

[Coral Fang]

so true! it's not always easy but we have to push on

[Anna]

This is very true, we may all feel this way at some point. But we must rise above the odds.