I’ll never break a record,
Nor lay claim to first prize,
But still I try to wow the crowd,
And not be who they despise.
I’ll never be a hero,
Nor lead the winning team,
But still I fight for all I have,
And dare at least to dream.
I’ll never own an island,
Nor claim an ancient throne,
But still I feel a richer man,
And treasure love I’ve known.
I’ll never cure a malady,
Nor stop the world’s decay,
But still I know I’ve done some good,
And helped in my own way.
I’ll never be a movie star,
Nor run for City Mayor,
But still I strive to be someone,
And silence each naysayer.
I’ll never climb Mount Everest,
Nor fight in some great war,
But still I hope to make my mark,
And live forever more.
Jun 20, 2015
Jun 20, 2015 at 7:20 PM UTC
I’ll never break a record,
Nor lay claim to first prize,
But still I try to wow the crowd,
And not be who they despise.
I’ll never be a hero,
Nor lead the winning team,
But still I fight for all I have,
And dare at least to dream.
I’ll never own an island,
Nor claim an ancient throne,
But still I feel a richer man,
And treasure love I’ve known.
I’ll never cure a malady,
Nor stop the world’s decay,
But still I know I’ve done some good,
And helped in my own way.
I’ll never be a movie star,
Nor run for City Mayor,
But still I strive to be someone,
And silence each naysayer.
I’ll never climb Mount Everest,
Nor fight in some great war,
But still I hope to make my mark,
And live forever more.
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