To The Late Bloomers

To All of the late bloomers.

The ones who's lives took years to kick into first gear

The folks who knew greatness was possible, but couldn't get a break

Who dreamed of the possible

But were forced to celebrate the victories of everyone else

The victory speeches weren't yours, the tears of joy were not on your face, the final fist pump above your head belonged to someone else...

To the late bloomers.

To the ones who have agonized over whether you were good enough, smart enough, cool enough, capable, determined, and lucky enough...

Here's to you

The late bloomers.

You have waited for the spotlight to swing your way

It's your time, right now--

to step forward and SHINE

Because even late bloomers

Deserve to dance in the sun

Here's to the late bloomers.