It takes a lot of courage,
And great determination,
To overcome the obstacles
And reach a destination!
To be endowed with patience
Takes more than self-control;
It takes a lot of praying
When striving for that goal.
The road was never easy
To glory or to fame,
For in this world of strangers,
You are just another name!
You must expect to struggle,
And take it on the chin.
There always is a battle,
Before someone can win.
You must not cry or falter,
For once the game's begun
You have to keep on pitching;
Don't quit until you've won.
And once you taste the glory,
Don't rest on laurels pay!
For fame is not decisive -
It, too, can fade away!
An honor is God's blessing
Enriching heart and soul;
It's when you uplift others,
You've reached life's highest goal.
~ Gene Appleby
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