To Be Small

to be small.

a feeling in—
significance
In—

another’s eyes

relegated

negotiated

isolated

for the advantage.

to be small.

given a bar
higher than your reach

told it is 

low

expectation.

to be small.
coming

only from within 

to hide

to protect

from—
another’s eyes,
too narrow

to let your light in

too slim
to hold 

the weight of you.