The past is gone forever your challenge lay ahead
And that you are a quitter let that never be said
The odds may be against you the going you may find tough
But show them what you are made of that you are good enough.

In the recent past you have been feted as a hero of the Town
But there are people out there who will kick you when you're down
Most people admire winners or so 'twould seem that way
The past is gone forever your comeback starts today.

From a humble beginning you became a huge success
But nowadays you are living at a less well known address
Lady luck she smiled upon you yet with you she did not stay
When the going gets tough the tough gets going a wise one once did say.

Show them what you are made of do not throw the towel in
You have had your spell of losing you are overdue a win
The odds may be stacked against you your back is to the wall
But you have got it in you to rise after a fall.

Francis Duggan

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