Confidence -Melissa Underwood

You don't always have to be in the lead...
If you have the heart to come from behind.

Don't give up hope, don't doubt yourself,
And a new strength is what you'll find.
The spirit of competition, the desire to succeed
will always be important for life.
So give your all, everything you've got,
No matter the occasion, through pain and strife.
So step up to the plate, enter the race,
Never be afraid to take your turn.
Because winners are people who just never quit,
And this is a life lesson we all will learn.

Analysis:
This poem is applicable to everyone. It talks about being confident and having the heart of a winner. It is always important that in the most doubtful situations, you must believe in yourself and that you will succeed. “Through pain and strife” you must give everything. This is a lesson I am still in the process of learning. Playing sports, I should have already learned to never give up, but there are times where I doubt my ability or my strength. I love this poem because it encourages me to have the desire to win and succeed.