Winning Only Matters Poem by Francis Duggan

The praises of the winners we only like to sing
But when big egos are deflated it is not a bad thing
For an over inflated ego on some champions takes it's toll
And they can become quite arrogant with less light in the soul.

Some people become arrogant when their egos are fed
And when others sing their praises it goes straight to the head
But those who helped to build them up are the first to drag them down
The fear of failure is the price for success and renown.

In a World where winning counts for everything so much of self interest is at stake
It is the reason why for some that defeat is hard to take
Humility and graciousness are gifts that few possess
The bigger the size of the ego the more craving for success.

To be the best at something for many a great dream
And winning only matters at least that's how 'twould seem
We honour them in victory and give them self conceit
And leave them with deflated egos when we ignore them in defeat.