I give my best, but still I fail <br />I run my fastest, but to no avail <br />There's always somebody who's <br />stronger, faster, better <br />I really try, but I'll never get there <br />I'm not blessed with luck these days <br />Nothing seems to be going my way <br />That's why I can't smile like before <br />As if the joyous part of me walked right out the door <br />I run my fastest, but still get beat <br />I land on my head, when I should be on my feet <br />And I'm sick of trying<br /><br />jools England<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/failing-6/