Only The Bravest Poem by Francis Duggan

When most of those known to be noble say enough is enough
Only the bravest hang in there when the going gets tough
And though all hope of better things from their lives seem gone
To despair they do not surrender they keep on keeping on
Financially they do grow poorer by the day
And lady luck she never does smile their way
But like the champion boxer they never give in
Those who keep on trying do eventually win
May the last day be the hardest the bravest do say
Respect to them for their fortitude one has to pay
They keep hanging in there in the poor side of the town
In their survival battle though financially down
Their great dreams in life through hard times they pursue
And credit to them in abundance is due.