I am good,

but they 
are better 
 
Words like a
mantra
swirled in me
 
Been there
since birth
I believe 
 
He’s smarter
She’s prettier 
They’re braver
 
Better siblings 
Better teachers
Better partners
 
Better writers
Better readers
Better leaders
 
I’m good but they’re better 
I’m good but they’re better 
I’m good but they’re better
 
At what stage
of life
do I get to say
 
I’m good.
Cross out the thought
but they’re better?