THE QUIET CHAMPION

Golden - art by Luro 


your trophies made of gold 
belong to someone else 
couldn't get a taste champagne
like the others 
nobody celebrates your achievements 
"outstanding, outgoing, best of the best"
blah blah blah 
you know you deserve it
(everybody knows but won't admit)
your accolades, the crowd's cheer 
it means the world to you 
to walk on stage, wear medals 
hold heavy golden shields 
now stolen by someone else 
the camera's flash blinds you 
but you sit there in silence 
your head among other heads 
just a part of the audience 
folded arms before an applause 
trying to conceal the embarrassment 
as you glance at the floor and ceiling 
from time to time 
the winners are announced 
they look at you 
but you're not on stage 
confetti falls like snow 
on all the entitled ones 
who stole your show, 
your one and only chance 
in the spotlight 
and you're the one who goes unrecognized 
because they don't see your worth.
while the insecure others are busy 
seeking attention by posting pictures 
of their awards,
you congratulate them. You're so humble! 
the roles should've been reversed 
no ego or megalomaniac instincts 
in their heart of hearts, they know 
that you're a winner 
somehow, bigots who favour the others 
and do not take the time 
to think about your efforts
your time, your sincerity 
your dedication, your honesty 
they keep winning because you let them win
you never protest despite knowing 
that their success is because of you
it's just so convenient for some 
to steal your limelight 
when you see the others around, you smile 
and wish the best for them 
but all they do is take delight 
because you didn't win, they did. 
it's their day, not yours
they say pride has a fall
surprisingly, their pride doesn't 
and just because you didn't win 
in front of the universe, doesn't mean
you're less of a champion. 
so what if the paparazzi 
doesn't follow you?
so what if you're not the toast of the town?
so what if people don't praise you?
so what if they don't see you like some do?
so what if they roll their eyes 
at your ambition ?
so what if they laugh at you 
for not winning? 
so what if you don't 
have a superiority complex?
so what if you're unnoticed?
so what if you're silent 
when you should be angry?
so what if you're not a Nobel Laureate?
you're still a champion 
who wears generosity like an outfit. 




-Luro








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