Play To Win

Today's Poem

Play To Win

Play to win, but lose with grace
With dignity complete the race
But lose your balance and where to next?
The game is in a new context

It's tricky but there is a way
And many moves are yet to play
For each and every space in time
Can bring new insight, help you climb

Toward the final post now head
Or else no telling where you're led
The goal is clear and must be sought
And every obstacle will be fought

At last the chance of getting there
The place you thought was lost somewhere
Yet now you see, thanks to the game
The goal was there, it stayed the same

And through the turmoil which you found
On dusty roads and stony ground
You now can find a new way in
Because you chose to play to win

(c) Simon J. Halliday 2013
For more info. on Simon J. Halliday: http://www.mysteriousbooks.co.uk

Reviews

[Distantview123]

Good rhythm and rhyme in this piece. The message is a universal one, and is easily relatable. Of course, we can't win at everything. We can strive for improvement and good attainment, but sometimes we do indeed have to lose with grace.