I stand in front of you all
Palms sweating, heart
pounding, facing judgement
from my peers
friends
to in the nicest way possible
tell you why I am better
more qualified
than my more popular
opponent, whom I have no personal
vendetta against.
My shaking knees
only quiver with passion for
this club and people.
My speech only breaks
with intermittent cracks
sobs
because I want nothing more
than to see you succeed.
I\'m nervous to run.
win
My colorless nails
and short brown hair
accompany my long yet
stout legs
and old nerdy sweater.
Meanwhile my opponent stands
calmly, collected, and patient
waiting for me to finish talking
stumbling through.
Her hair cascades down her back
around her thin waist
to her toned legs.
I feel a fire ignite in me
if only I could win
if only I were more popular
if only my friends
family voted for me
but they won\'t.
Can\'t. Because
they like
love her more than me.