I am ready

Clap for them.

Loudly.

Without envy hiding behind your teeth.

Because every time you celebrate

someone else’s win,

you speak a secret language

life understands.

You whisper to the universe,

“I am next.

I am ready.”

You show life you are not threatened

by another person’s rise,

you are inspired by it.

You prove you can hold joy

without jealousy,

and handle greatness

without resentment.

And that is when life says,

“Good.

Now it is your turn.”