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Trophy Child
You are the trophy child
I am the consolation ribbon
Always one step behind
Always cringing in your shadow
Your will and determination unmatchable
Your hard work and shining accomplishments incredible
Never miss a step
Never stop for breath
Why are you such a perfectionist?
Isn't anything good enough for you?
No. You have to be the best
You refuse to settle for anything else
The dear parents praise you
Place their trophy high on a pedistole
But I, of little significance
Am tucked out of sight
A mere ribbon can never compare to a trophy
No one brags about a consolation prize
It's just tossed aside out of the way
Only wasting space
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