One of the Two

By Bill Stewart ©2008

You are in a race called life,

Filled with challenges and strife.

Sometimes the path is smooth and clear,

But sometimes filled with pain and fear.

Others stride with ease it seems,

Making headway toward their dreams.

Sometimes for you it's not such fun,

You want to quit, before you're done.

Your race is not won at the finish line

And it's not a loss when you're behind.

The race is won down deep in your heart,

By refusing to quit from the very start.

Maybe you've fallen, you've taken a hit,

And you're wondering, “Should I just give up and quit?”

You may not beat others, yes, that is true,

But you surely can beat the quitter in you.

The decision is yours, just yours to make,

Accept what life offers or get what you take.

So sit there or run, it's all up to you,

Winner or quitter, you’ll be one of the two!