Competition

This is not a competition, whoever told you that it was

Is it something deep inside you, that makes you want to win because

You think a prize is what’s in store, a trophy, money, medallion shiny

You think you must be all important; this to you is what’s defining

This is not a competition, what made you think that anyway

You are so obsessed with winning, taking everything away

From those around you, innocent, of competition and desire

Those who simply want to try, to live for good, for something higher

This is not a competition, a bad foundation from the start

Implies we’re all against each other, builds certain strengths, but kills the heart

Compromise and cooperation, will outlast any competition

Emotion, love, togetherness, are useful in all situations

This is not a competition, so strengths admired can be varied

Can be soft, yet strong and tender, illuminate and also carry

Others with them, peacefully, inclusive, weakness will not matter

Truth shines forth, like a beacon, once false beliefs begin to shatter

This is not a competition; I know that because I’ve had to follow

Someone stronger, someone wiser, someone who already knows

But then at times of personal strength, I have myself become a leader

For the wisdom that I’ve gained is valuable, by some is needed

This is not a competition, if you laugh and scoff at me

Your pride is strong, belief unchanging, obviously you cannot see

So blind yourself, go right ahead, but it hurts you and everyone

And you’ll be humbled painfully, before your journey is quite done

This is not a competition; I’ve learned that in so many ways

I’ve won, I’ve lost, I realize that this life is so not a game

Yes there’re teams, both good and bad, of that I am most positive

So pick your team, according to, which way you ultimately want to live

This is not a competition; it’s a journey to be taken

Join with others, see with vision, and your soul, it will awaken

With your teammates, help each other, lift and pull and stride and strive

Leave none behind that want to join you, keeping brotherhood alive

This is not a competition, although it’s true, there’s losing, winning

But “winners” sometimes get their way, by using others and by sinning

And so on you and your life view, it seriously will depend

It’s not about a win or lose, but the team you choose, in the end

-Liz

5/12/11