I learned not to be upset
when my teams came in second
and I learned not to be surprised
when my writing won
second place
and I didn't blink
when I was the second best candidate
for the job i wanted
or in class if I was the runner up
in the student council elections
I don't know why it hurt so much
when you picked her over me
after all,
it's okay to come in second, right?
(AKR)