Competition
Copyright © Andi Dawson

Imagine if everything in life was a competition.
Would you compete and win first prize?
Just think if everything you did was graded,
Would there be an award for your best lies?
Could your ability to love be audited?
Should your hardship be called second best?
Would there be a measure for your need and hunger?
Maybe your vulgarity could be put to the test.
If you were upset could your depression be weighed?
If you thought you’d win ‘best crier’ would you keep all of your tears?
If everything in life was about being the best,
Would you train for a number of years?
How would you know you were ready for the challenge?
Would you have someone to pick you up if you fell?
Do you think you should be the one to say you’re good enough?
Or should entrance be strictly monitored as well?