Your best is not good enough but that is okay <br />There's always one better it does seem that way <br />The best does not remain best for a long period of time <br />We slowly slip backwards from the peak of our prime. <br /> <br />At least in your efforts you can take some pride <br />And you can feel happy that at least you've tried <br />The name of the winner most people recall <br />But you can feel happy that you gave it your all. <br /> <br />There are winners in business and winners in sport <br />On the stock market and football and on the tennis court <br />But for every winner who makes headline news <br />So many it does seem are destined to lose. <br /> <br />And though this time you did not win the next time maybe <br />You will be the one to enjoy victory <br />You did try your best and though you did not succeed <br />In your philosophical nature by example you lead.<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/you-did-try-your-best/
