99% perspiration

Observations of disappointments:
people can't do what they wish they could,
or are not chosen to display a skill
for one reason or another -- partner is busy
with another trick with another person,
or only two pairs are needed, or too tall,
and nobody gets to be in the middle all the time.
Time! Timing is bad too, too rushed, too slow,
and what on earth will we wear?
I feel experienced, detached, as I am passed over
in my turn, as I help to make an inspiration.