Its Not Your Team

 Not everyone will clap when you rise,

some will question, some will criticize.

But storms don’t stop the mountain’s climb,

they carve its shape, they mark its time.

When voices push against your way,

remember—peace need not obey.

You are not built to fight each gust,

but to stand with quiet, grounded trust.

A closed heart is not your mirror,

their doubt does not make you lesser or clearer.

Step back, breathe deep, release the sting,

compassion softens everything.

For strength is not in shouting loud,

but walking tall without the crowd.

The bigger person does not bow,

they choose the higher road, here and now.

So when they’re not upon your side,

let kindness be your steady guide.

For grace will lift what anger drains,

and love will heal what doubt remains.