Your best is not good enough but that is okay
There's always one better it does seem that way
The best does not remain best for a long period of time
We slowly slip backwards from the peak of our prime.

At least in your efforts you can take some pride
And you can feel happy that at least you've tried
The name of the winner most people recall
But you can feel happy that you gave it your all.

There are winners in business and winners in sport
On the stock market and football and on the tennis court
But for every winner who makes headline news
So many it does seem are destined to lose.

And though this time you did not win the next time maybe
You will be the one to enjoy victory
You did try your best and though you did not succeed
In your philosophical nature by example you lead.

Francis Duggan

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/you-did-try-your-best/