"More Than an “Also Ran”" by Gloria IL



We have not won a special race,

We have not been the ones to chase,

We have not won large purses, though

We still have hearts that overflow.



We love to run and we compete,

We give our best - even in defeat,

We watch as others may go past,

We still believe that we are fast!



We do what we are asked to do,

We hope that it is pleasing too,

We like to race, but never reach

The fame and recognition peak.



Our names don’t even ring a bell,

But as for effort, who can tell?

We give it all we’ve got and more,

Potential sometimes still in store.



It’s in our heart and in our blood,

Yet some think we aren’t “good enough”,

But we know that our hearts are true,

And top prize is for just a few.



We keep on trying, and we will,

With every race and stride until

It’s time for us to step away,

And not race on another day.



And whether by some fate or chance,

We falter, stumble in our dance,

We pray that you will care enough

To help us through when times are rough.



We hope and trust that when we end

Our “useful” days, and need a friend,

That memories of our noble tries,

Will pave our path to new, full lives.

 

 

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