David Paulsen (Acrostic) Poem by Kim Barney

Dedicated is the best word for him
Always walking in order to stay slim
Various are the miles he walks each day
In rain or heat, it's work that he calls play
Don't try to stop him or get in his way

Persevering would describe him as well
Always keeps working 'til the final bell
Unwilling to compromise, you can tell
Lessons he learned he never does forget
Some day he may, but so far hasn't yet
Each day he does his best to do what's right
Ne'er of his destination losing sight