SILENTLY

 Mixed up, perplexed, and trying to make it through
 I’m doing things by myself, but following someone else’s rules
 Not looking for accolades, they’re not helpful to my soul
 I want to help the other guy, but don’t want him to know
 I’ll try to stay in obscurity and let others have the light
 We need some of every kind if we are to succeed in our fight
  
 Everyone doesn’t see it this way and may not want to play
 We’re halfway through winter and they’re still doing July
 You accept all this because you know
 Sometimes people are a little slow
 Smoke and mirrors are fun all right
 But not the way to go
  
 We need some purpose
 Open up, it’s not your game to call
 Hang up the ego and get on board; 
 No need to make us fall
 Everyone has their own idea 
 And that’s okay with me
 We’ll play as a team. 
 On that I think agree
  
 Follow them in through the door they choose and
 Lead them out of the door they should take
 They are beginning to trust in you
 You are doing things for their sake
  
 As a silent partner, your presence is grand
 You’re leading everything except for the band
 There are others for that; let them take the bow
 It’s enough for you that, you showed them how
  
 Stanski
 November 14, 2019 ^