Second best,

Like a worn out glove.

Providing warmth,

But not sufficient.

Is that all I can be?

I want to turn your eye

To be the only one.

To be first.

Caught in a race,

Neck and neck,

But do I have the strength to win?

Straining,

Reaching…

Your touch

Just barely out of reach.

I’m staying suspended,

But how long with it last?

Bending,

Bending,

‘Till I break.

‘Till I’m left alone

With nothing.