You May Have Been

You may have been found to be wanting when put to the test
But what does matter most is that you gave it your best
And though your best not quite good enough at least you tried
Though losing has left quite a dent in your pride
Though success is a thing the majority in life does pursue
That everyone cannot be a winner only happens for to be true
For every big winner there are many losers life is designed this way
This has always been how it is and how it will stay
But you can lose with honor and be gracious in defeat
And say by the better one you have been beat
That those who persist eventually succeed once down is never out
To be part of the contest is what life is about
You must learn to lose well before you can graciously win
And the will to keep trying does come from within.