Sometimes Someone

There is often someone

Watching awfully close. 

And sometimes they are cheering

But sometimes, well, they don't. 

All too often someone

Isn't watching for success,

They are watching for the slip up

Even cheering for the mess.

From the shadows someone

Waits quitely nearby

Or maybe that someone boldy throws

hurdles you must go by.

And sometimes that sneaky someone

Is so well in disguise

That your struggle seems imaginary

To other neutral passerbys. 

And so, often, that someone

Really needs to know

That they can just keep waiting

Because you have only up to go

Yes, indeed that someone

May be surprised to see

That you see and call their game play

Though unsure of the motives you may be

Don't give in to that someone,

They aren't worth the fold.

They may be causing hardship

But you are wise and bold.

Simply show that someone

That you can play the game

And while you can't claim perfection

And you need not rise to fame...

You are a stronger someone

Than they have pegged you for

And just keep moving forward

Seek better, push for more

Inspite of that someone

You are steadfast, you are true

And you know along the sidelines

There are others backing you. 

You will outlast the someone

They will tire, they will give

As you calmly do the right things

And a steady message send

You are a worthy someone

And the rest of us can see

That you're worth the cheer and backing

We're as ready as can be

We'll jump in to be your someones

In your corner, at your call,

Hold you up with quiet strength

Greatful you stand tall. 

There's a lot of someones

Watching close our tried and true

Aware that you are working hard

And oh so proud of you. 

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Sometimes you have to play a person's game just enough to show them you aren't giving in to them.

Sometimes you have to fight battles quietly because, due to various circumstances and situations, you can't share all details. 

Sometimes it's really, really, hard. 

But all the time there are more people in your corner than you might think in the moment. 

And all the time God is with you as you do your best for Him. 

And all the time you are worth the struggle, and you deserve some cheers. 

I don't know when it gets easier. But I know you have the strength to make it to that point. 

Don't give in to the pressure to fail. Play the game just a bit longer and you are likely to come out on top -- even if it isn't exactly the same "top" you originally thought you were aiming for. 💪

They are watching you anyway. Don't let them see you buckle, let them see you succeed.