The Winners

While you’re sipping the cup of tea and thinking about the day,

there are others out there taking on the world.

While you’re gazing off into the forest and smiling at the trees,

there are others out there running races.

While you’re walking your dog and doting on the goodness,

there are others out there winning prizes.

While you’re looking at photos and wondering why you were so hard on yourself,

there are others out there giving acceptance speeches.

While you’re sitting in the kitchen and listening to the clock tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock,

There are others out there doing things.

They’re collecting accolades.

They’re breaking the ribbons.

They’re popping champagne.

They’re calling their friends with the news.

Yesterday you walked across the stage and took a piece of rolled up paper.

Today you’re wondering where that bruise on your ankle came from.

While you’re letting go of your last breath and preparing to go home,

There are others out there just taking their first.