Comfort in the Sidelines

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I don't know why
I am comfortable standing aside

while you shine.

I stand back,
a cup of English Breakfast tea in my hand
while you bask in victory.

I don't know why.

Resigned to deny my pain,
I lift you up and
smile in between my cries.

I trudge along and
continue my journey.
I watch on the sidelines

as you shine.
I'm fine. I'm fine.

I'm not fine.

It's okay.

It will be okay.

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