I run my fastest <br />But still get beat <br />I land on my head <br />When I should be on my feet <br />I try to move forward <br />But I am stuck in rewind <br />Why do I keep at it? <br />I won't be left behind. <br /> <br />The harder I am thrown <br />The higher I bounce <br />I give it my all <br />And that's all that counts <br />In first place <br />Myself, I seldom find <br />So I push to the limit- <br />I won't be left behind. <br /> <br />Some people tell me you can't <br />Some say don't <br />Some simply give up <br />I reply, I won't <br />The power is here <br />Locked away in my mind <br />My perserverance is my excellence <br />I won't be left behind. <br /> <br />Make the best of each moment <br />The future is soon the past <br />This more I tell myself this <br />The less I come in last <br />Throughout my competitions <br />I've learned what winning is about <br />A plain and clear lesson- <br />Giving up is the easy way out. <br /> <br />So every night before I go to bed <br />I hope in a small way I have shined <br />Tomorrow is a brand new day <br />And I won't be left behind.<br /><br />Brie Carter<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-won-t-be-left-behind-3/
