Stand Aside

Feeling like you're not good enough.

Stand aside, for it’s not you we want to see.

We want to see the other person.

The one you’ll never be.

We want to see he who sticks out in a crowd;

The on who talks to much

And laughs too loud.

Stand aside so we may congratulate them

The ones that skate through life,

The ones everyone call a gem,

The ones who’ve never known strife.

They ride by on their high horses,

Not bothering to watch their step.

They believe they’re such unstoppable forces,

So bright and full of pep.

Stand aside and let these good people through.

Just stand in their shadows,

And watch as they smile, nod, and bow on cue.

Author's Note

Tell me what you think? (:

Reviews

[nevermindfan1991]

This was amazing and quite relatable piece. I loved reading this. I really did. I've been there. I have thought like this about people. I'm shy and I have always felt people wanted me to be outgoing loud mouth and rejected me when I didn't comply. I have met people who feel they have a privilege to put others down and step over them. This poem was excellent! The rhyme scheme was flawless and didn't seem forced. Great Job!

[Brandi Nicole]

i think the ones in the shadows are the real privledged ones.....usually they just don't know it.

[Amila Jay]

An excellent poem, I loved it:)

[Kelz]

It used to annoy me that some people were dealt all the right cards, while the rest of us are discarded into the unwanted pile. I then realised that this made us fighters, made us care, made us determined, made us humble, made us human. When we fall we get back up again through instinct, when they fall it's not so easy to get back up and we all trip up now and again xx Great write

[Bridget Murphy]

I think this poem is awsome, some people expect you to stand aside, and for many different reasons. This was afantastic poem!!!:)

[Manpreet]

I loved it! It is a genuine piece and goes to my favorites.

[Dragonflyz]

Nicely written; enjoyed reading this. Well done!

[Dayran]

A person we admire comes to reflect many things that we want to be. Its called an alternate ego, useful for what it is but is capable of great complications. Where we mix the good and the bad to see a fair average, it becomes clearer. A nice write!

[stars are far]

Nice poem ...
well done ;)

[Teri B]

This poem reminds me of another by Edwin Arlington Robinson, called "Richard Cory".