The Champion

The courageous runner runs until
the breath in him is gone,
But the champion has the iron will
that makes him carry on.

For rest the average runner begs
when limp his mussels grow,
But when the champion runs on laden legs
his courage makes him go.

The average man’s complacent when
He’s done his best to score,
But the champion does his best and then
He does a little more.