The first child
First Child.
The pressure is on me
It feels as if everyone is looking just at me
It feels as if I cannot make a mistake
None of the younger siblings will ever know the pressure that is on this first child.
Parents expect a lot.
Make a minor mistake, and it is as if you disappointed the family
Perfection is not in me, but they will never understand
They claim that it is “easy,” but in all reality, you are stuck with eyes over your shoulders
First Child, I understand you, and you are not perfect
All you can do is try
All you can do is live
No matter how hard you try, you will always be that first child with eyes on you.