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In The Shadow

Temporarily Obscured

By Laydee B WritesPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
In The Shadow
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Embarrassed, defeated, aghast I stand

Competing, this victory I had in my hand

Left overshadowed by my protege, a light that once shined on me

Inexcusable emotions, rage, envy and jealousy

Peels of laughter, celebration everywhere as I wallowed in discouragement

Small to others, huge to me, a stranger's words of encouragement

Everyone has time to shine, it’s just the time of another. Yours never left, it’s just temporarily covered

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Laydee B Writes

I’m an observer at heart, always catching moments, conversations, and emotions that spark a story. Ideas follow me everywhere, and I don’t breathe easy until they’re written down.

Through my writing, I hope to leave a lasting impression!

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    Written by Laydee B Writes