The Middle

He often seems to be forgotten
but is never loved any less
even if that's hard to believe.
He is the one not spoiled rotten;
he hardly ever looks a mess,
and hates to see anyone leave.
He gets excited for plans
and shows it with his beautiful smile
that lights the viewer's face.
He seems to rarely have demands
yet enjoys what he has while
he can be content in his own place.
He loves the warmth of another,
especially on the couch, snuggling into a crevice
any place there is to lie.
There isn't a meaning he enjoys more than "together,"
whether it means helping cook and wash lettuce
or go with the family to buy.
He knows what he wants
and he knows even when it seems
he does not get that.
He knows when a dream haunts
he has people who will hear his screams
who can give him thoughts to combat.
He seems so unsure
until he is in the eye
at which point he surprises.
At times he seems so mature
despite the moments he does not try,
as at least a daily opportunity to falter arises.
He is the middle child
who refuses to be overlooked
even when it seems that it is his fate.
His passions will run wild
as he is a person who cannot be shook,
perhaps his strongest character trait.
As all facts are considered
and all the data is gathered
he will show to always be a resilient one.
No matter what, he will be a hard hitter
and continue to care only about what matters
as he will always strive to never be outdone.