Competitive Juices

One’s ultimate desire is to be truthful and real;
All humankind knows exactly how you feel!
But no pain, no gain – you’ve got to tough it out.
Truth is, changing course isn’t what life is all about.

Be true to yourself; respect the reserve in your tanks,
And for each lucky break, give your whole-hearted thanks.
Because the only true way to get all you deserve
Is to have ample room to keep a little in reserve.

Sometimes a challenge will put you in arrears;
But the only real insult is not having any peers –
Your only dilemma is that your peers expect a compliment,
But the talent is yours – quite a noble predicament!

Time is a game, and the sum of all parts.
Breathing a sigh of relief is where it all starts.
Because when you relax, it feels like a game;
With competitive juices, no one’s to blame.