Bench warmer

I watch my best friend play every week, She runs around chasing a ball, scoring goals and having a great time. I am a part of this team but I don’t think the coach even notices me.

“It’s the taking part that counts” Which doesn’t make any sense to me, I am actively not taking part.

I go with my best friend to each training practice even outside of school. When I bring up stopping she says.

“You can’t leave, I need you” So I sit still, in the rain, sun and snow. I am a bench warmer with nowhere to go.