They say cheats never prosper
We all want this to be true
The sad truth of it all is that
In the short term, they often do!
We’ve all encountered that guy
Who’s so desperate to get ahead
That he’ll happily spin all kinds of tales
About the life that he has led.
Or the girl who wants to make it big
Be leader of the pack
So she blags her way through everything
To disguise the qualities she lacks
And we all know of the athletes
who in their quest to win the race
Take performance enhancing substances
To secure themselves first place
There will always be those among us
Who aren’t brave enough to lose
and rebuild from the experience
In reality – they’re the fools
Winning at all cost
Well, that’s just a loser’s game
For those who can’t put in the work
Or simply have no shame
To come out at the top
You have to weather life’s defeats
And then find the pathway up
When you’re really feeling beat
To rise up and keep on going
When you want to throw in the towel
Means that you’ll cherish every moment
When you finally wear the crown.
Poetry for Dullards 