Diligence

There are no handy shortcuts

When it comes to competence, and a

Failure to commit can

Leave one sitting on the fence 

Until a trifle of a trouble

Can evolve a prominence

In the helter-skelter

Swelter of the day.

 

With the conscientious notion

And a touch of eloquence

Moving in a constant motion

With no slovenly pretense,

Ever-tireless to attention

Brimming in self-confidence

The solution can become

An old cliché.

 

So, be mindful to take care

Achieving earnest excellence.

The tariff for success is

Herculean diligence.