Some kids never get cheered for,
Never get a whistle or shout.
It’s not that they’re not good kids you see,
It’s just they’re forgotten about.
They don’t maintain a 4.0,
They aren’t the most athletic,
They don’t show off, they don’t speak out,
They’re not popular nor photogenic.
On time to class, follow the rules,
They do their best to please.
Do what they’re asked, stay on task,
All teachers demands are appeased
Seems we fuss over the kids who stand out,
Be it for better or worse...
Throw trophies at those who achieve more,
Roll our sleeves up for those that seem cursed.
So here’s to the ones in the middle
That so often will get overlooked
To all you “average” Jane’s and Joe’s,
You’re the most amazing kids in the book!
I praise the work you’ve accomplished,
I praise the life that you lead,
I praise the way you carry yourselves
Your effort, your consistency.
You show up day in and day out,
Put in the work with no fussing about,
You’re a role player in a sea of stand outs and n’er do wells.
So as another school year comes to a close,
I applaud the “average” janes and joes,
Who seem to never win anything you know,
But day after day, continue to show,
And little do they know...
They are winning at this game called life!
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I went to an end of school awards ceremony with one of my kiddo’s and we sat and watched the local “all-stars” get there awards... and I thought about the kids that have to sit through that, year after year, receiving no praise for what they’ll eventually excel at, as it doesn’t fall into a popular category. Now, I’m not saying every kid needs a trophy, but this here is for that “wheel” that doesn’t squeak for the grease. And whether they show it or not, every kid needs to know they’ve got someone in their corner. So put down your phones now, take that someone out for a milkshake today and give them a pat on the back... even if that someone is yourself!
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