firsts

what does it take,
to be a first pick?

to be the prettiest flower in the patch,
strip them from the ground to pass off as a token of affection,

to be the brightest star in the October sky,
wish on it fast before the clouds eclipse it once more,

to be the sweetest treat,
feast upon it until you're sick and regretful,

to be the lightest tune,
hum it for the rest of the day as you go about your life,

to be the richest in love,
set aside yourself for the needs of them,

what does it take,
to keep envy at bay,

to understand that you're on a different path,
that your firsts aren't around like the rest,

that sometimes, your first pick is never to be found
until you least expect it.