Friday, August 9, 2024

fourth place is still good

i like the almost.
the underdog,
the ones finishing fourth
with no
medal or wreathe,
or flowers.
the seventh
bridesmaid,
the last one picked,
the usher holding the door.
the ones
who almost
made it but didn't.
the runt of the litter,
dropping into obscurity
once more.

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