Some Will Tell You Poem by Francis Duggan

Some will tell you that you cannot be successful if for such you don't try
And that they are not wrong in their thinking seems hard to deny
As for me i know i would be better off financially today
If i only availed of some of the chances that did come my way
I have spent many years penning reams of rhyme
And many would see that as a waste of time
Since for my writing efforts i never receive pay
And that money is most important does seem fair to say
Us humans from an early age with each other compete
To be best in our neighborhood and best on our street
The majority the famous and wealthy admire
And of singing their praises some never seem to tire
The gap between the haves and the have nots of the World is widening by the day
Which does seem a sad thing for to have to say.