As a young man I tried to conquer the world but it seemed I failed
For I found life was like a rough ocean that must be sailed
As I grew older I set my goals with more deliberation
I planned with more care and greater determination
At one time I felt that failure was something predestined
It seemed obvious that to try was a waste of exertion
One day as I looked back upon these unsuccessful disappointments
I saw them not total disasters but in reality achievements
For I walked away from each having learned, life’s greatest accomplishment
If you try and fail that failure still holds its benefits
Each is an experience and one can learn from it
Good one - Yes, we must conquor, we must climb the mountain
We must not give up, least we perish - Still struggle
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