Now getting in first is valid advice
thus staying ahead of the game
to obtain the slightest advantage
is Mister Successful's aim
in a dog eating dog situation
taking leads is a winning approach
reward and acknowledged achievement
is surely beyond our reproach
but sometimes a little reflection
and restraint can prevent us a fall
to understand that the race to the trough
so isn't the be and end all
then if you're swept up emotion
immersed in a race to comply
recall these few words of perspective
and check see if they may apply
if instinct flags you up a warning
and your stomach assuredly agrees
recall early birds may well get the worms
but mouse two then secures the cheese.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
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