Stay in the game

Hands outstretched,
like tentacles,
but I have only two.

Ready to catch
whatever comes my way.
Can't let it get away.

Eyes open under water.
So murky,
can't really see.

But they are relying on me.

Hopping,
like the froggy game,
where it lights up and you have to bop it.

But this is no game.
In life, there are not many chances
to prove yourself.

Hands outstretched,
ready to catch it all.
Hoping that nothing gets by me.

Hoping I don't drop the ball,
that I make no mistakes,
cuz there is no room for mistakes.

I am hard on myself,
cuz who else will be?