outside looking in

Photographs and party dresses,
Friends all fall in line
Queen of the in crowd.
Smooth skin, long blonde tresses
None of that was ever mine.

Self assured, smiling elegance,
Ahead of the game
Never out of place,
You take control of Life’s dance
I can’t say the same.

The ebb and flow of adoration
Surrounds you like white
Pillars of bright light.
Compliments added to your collection
Not for you insult’s vicious bite.

Beauty is never ill at ease
Insecurity is just a word,
You’ve never had to please
Exquisite looks are all one needs
And praise is all that’s heard.

Strange to be an extra in life’s every scene
Life lived in the shadows
Standing in the wings
Accolades and applause only a distant dream
That’s just the way it goes.