You Gave It Your Best Try

 You gave it your best try but you were not good enough

And losing at any time on one's feelings can be tough 

But you were quite gracious and sporting in defeat

And admitted by one better that you were beat

The will  to do better in you is within

And the next time you may be the one who does win

And though winning is what everybody does choose

Feel proud of your effort although you did lose

Though naturally disappointed you retained a big smile on your face

And only the noblest do lose with grace

There are far more losers than winners in the World every day

Humanity is designed for to work in this way

But you are a person with hope who keeps faith

And everything does come to those who do wait.