in my eyes i see and feel success
but in her eyes failure is all it adds up to be,
the world nods their heads in agreement
their judgments crushing the life from me.

not enough to be an A student
not enough to volunteer with kids,
not enough to graduate salutatorian
not enough to be musically gifted.

not enough to play soccer collegiately
not enough to be modest in my fashion,
not enough to be oldest child and organized
not enough to be committed to my passions.

not enough to follow my heart
not enough to pursue my dreams,
not enough to be a Christ follower
not enough it will always seem.