Playing in the Big Leagues

Our game is not for the feint of heart
Though others think they can play
Its quite obvious they are lacking the rudiments
With their failings we come down hard on ourselves

Because we are forgetting just how far ahead
How much learning and training we've gone through
Many think they are ready to get into the match
"I can do it," they say but they are out leagued

They should be sent back to the showers
I'm parallel with you but we are quite rare
Others may not even ever reach this level
What's the best we can do but live our life as examples

I have a nodding respect for your ability
I'm aware of your skill because in me the same skill resides


And with the challenges we face and the knowledge we share
Those experiences bring us both to a much higher plateau

So we both must realize that others may not match up
That our knowledge skill and place in life may be out of their reach
That timing is everything and it's not always in our favor
Having come this far there is no turning back

We can't always surround ourselves with those
Who are at the same level of understanding and awareness as we have
So acceptance and caution go hand in hand
As we go, as we go