Rival

You know what?

I needed this.

I needed someone to push me again.

Even though you don’t know I exist,

All your achievements

Whatever you do well

I will take note of

And attempt.

I do not like to be beaten at anything,

Especially not something this important,

Because if I am not the best

Do I matter?

Do I matter to the judges?

I’m not going to risk it.

Rivalry

I’m sure we’d be best friends if you knew me

I’m not ready to know you yet

I need the rivalry

To push me forward

To practice long and hard

Until my fingers hurt.

I need this.

Thank you, my newest rival and hobby.

Thank you

For giving me something to strive for

And I will not stop

Until I get it.