NEVER WAS # 1

Rejected, not elected,
didn’t get enough votes
that day, but I tried ….

Nobody called,
so I guess I didn’t get the job.

Forgot mom’s birthday.
A call would have made a difference,
even though my sister is her favorite.

Came in 48th out of 89 in the race –
not that bad, not that good….

And Pilate gave the crowd a choice.
Whom to release: Barabbas or Jesus?
And the crowd screamed for Barabbas.

Sometimes it’s going to be a long
day when you come in second place.

© Andy Costello, Reflections 2010