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    You Can Lose a Game and Still Be Proud

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    #1 · July 10, 2014, 10:19 am

    Posted by: randal <randal@...>

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    YOU CAN LOSE A GAME AND STILL BE PROUD
    by J. Randal Matheny

    Of all the motives for feeling shame,
    Among them is not defeat in a game;
    For a team that's done its very best,
    Can bear a loss with pride in the chest.

    But defeat that comes from a loss of heart,
    A fear that stalls the lively start,
    That strong and paralyzing dread --
    Oh, this is shame to hang the head.

    You can lose a game and still be proud
    That you fought to reach the top, uncowed;
    Stand tall when you give your best to the fight,
    You still can pillow your head at night.

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