Compete Poem by RIC BASTASA

Ok, this is a race
Compete. Ok, this is a dog-eat-dog world
Beware, be cautious, and be meek like a lamb,
Be vigilant like a fox, ok, this is a game
That all people play, be a participant,

But you do not have to compete with them
Compete with yourself, compete with excellence

Rage against the forces of evil
Go beyond your own limitations

But you do not have to bite anybody like a dog
And be rabid and fierce for no reason at all

But you do not have to be a fox in a lamb’s skin
Just be what you are in your true colors

But you do have to be shrewd and be a fraud,
Just play the game well, display your cards,

And play fair, and fight fair, and be a sport,
Just be honest and you will win, fair and square.