Friday, June 25, 2021

The Best of the Worst

Not everyone can be a winner.

Someone has to finish last

In races run, in battles won and lost

Before the home crowd stands.

Beaten and demoralized,

The hurt reflected in his eyes

Contrasts the winner's open sighs

Who realizes all his plans.

 

Consolation offers little comfort

To the heavy heart

That Glory's torch eludes

And passes shameless to another's hand.

And although given credit

For a valiant effort on the way,

Deep inside the mind is saddled

With a cross; a loser's brand.

 

Not to quibble, not to wallow

In the mire of pity's sand;

Though I may not be the winner,

I will be the best I can.

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