T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K. Poem by Denis Martindale

Today is such a special day,
Each learns that now and then
And each one has a part to play,
Make sure of how and when...
Why run from opportunity?
Or hide from happiness?
Reach out, towards your destiny,
Keep striving for success!

Time marches on, no pause for Man,
Each knows by lessons taught
And that is why we try to plan,
More consciously by thought...
Why choose what some call second best?
Or let high standards slide?
Regard yourselves as truly blessed,
Keep hold of hopes inside!

Try harder when you can improve,
Each finds what yet remains,
A time to stand, a time to move,
Make losses into gains...
Why think the game is all but done?
Or quit before you win?
Remind yourselves of battles won,
Keep trying! Don't give in!


Denis Martindale 19th of April 2016.