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A Poem About Jealousy (That isn't on the CB)
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Last year.
Oh, last year
How I wish it was last year.
Because last year,
I was the star of the show
When I sang, everyone would look
And say I was good
But this year
You're the star
Everyone looks at you when you sing
Everyone is awed when you talk
Everyone points at you when there's a solo up for grabs.
And me?
When I sing, no one cares
When I talk, I'm just another person talking
When I try out for a solo, I never
Ever
get it
Thanks to you.
Even more,
You're one of the rare four
The ones that are the ultra minority in choir
The ones that have to sing extra loud
(No doubt you already do that)
Just to be heard by the audience.
So naturally,
Everyone flocks to you saying how good you are.
And you're a favorite.
I'm never a favorite.
Everyone lets you sing well over thirty seconds
During thirty seconds of fame.
I barely get half that.
No one stops you when you're singing too loud.
Everyone looks at me and asks for me to shut up.
And I wish
It was last year
Because
Maybe I'm selfish
But because
I was a star last year
And everyone actually cared about how I felt.
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Now don't tell me that "you should let someone else have a turn" because we are exactly equal: my choir teacher actually said we have the exact same voice.
submitted by Lucy B., age 13, Emmilvien
(April 6, 2018 - 1:01 am)
(April 6, 2018 - 1:01 am)
I get it. I just want to say that I get it.
(April 6, 2018 - 2:59 pm)
Aw Lucy. *hugs* that was beautiful.
Maybe try to get to know them? Talk with them, get to be their friend. You don't have to tell them how you feel, but if you get to know them, then it's easier to be proud of them, instead of jealous.
If that's impossible, try to not think about what other people think of you. I know it's hard, but you have a voice, and a beautiful one at that. Be proud of yourself and your singing; sing as loud as you want. If you really enjoy it when you sing, your happiness will shine out of your face and voice. (Gosh, that sounds so cheesy.)
I hope all goes well. ❤❤
~butterfly~
(April 7, 2018 - 11:22 am)
I totally understand, and that really sucks. :(
There's one thing that they can't take away from you, and that's your love for music. So if you love to sing, then sing your heart out. <3
(April 8, 2018 - 5:46 pm)
Sure, I get that you like being ontop, and you're as good as she is, but has she ever been in the spotlight? Maybe you could both sing together? be her friend? Instead of resenting her, applaud her, help her get to your level of awesomeness ;) Thats how the greatest singers, dancers, writers, actors, (really anyone who has a passion for what they do) do it. And by teaching others, you also teach yourself new things, learn new strategies, and grow as a person. I mean, it would be a different story if she was all 'bragging in your face' or 'passive aggressive' about being better then you. But since she's not, learn off of her mistakes, of your mistakes, help her along, be supportive. Don't let jealousy consume a destined-to-be-great friendship. ;) (also, I've totally been there. Me and one of my closest friends have a very competitive nature, and we're both dancers. Of course, she's waaaaaay better than me, but that doesn't stop me from constantly competing against her, improving off of her flaws, and bragging about accomplishments. It doesn't stop her either, even though she's way better than me. ;) Sometimes you need to look back and correct some of the simplest things to make your work just that much better. We learn off of each other, we use each other for support and help when doing what we do best. So, instead of envying them, learn off of them. Improve yourself off of them, that's the morel to that story. <3
(April 11, 2018 - 8:13 pm)