Compare yourself
at finish of day
with that when
you rose at dawn-
in what way
has your resolve changed
or are you disappointed
with what you did
during those demanding hours?
Were you let down
or did you fail to give your best?
Are you regretting now?

Of myself I can speak
too high goals I don't set
my limited talent I acknowledge
competing is not within my league
only quietly I do my level best

when the sun sinks
in the evening
I don't despair or regret:
my duty I've discharged
I'm satisfied, content and glad
towards the next morn
I'll set the same modest target.