Poem I wrote

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WINNER

The battle can be lost before it even begins

If one side is convinced the odds are against them

If they believe their forces are weak and inferior

Or if they believe their cause is not worthwhile

The winner or loser of any conflict

Can be decided long before the warrior is engaged

On the field of battle

If one side is demoralized to the point

Of feeling hopeless despair

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Before any struggle you must first decide

If the effort is worth making

If not

 It is better to walk away

But if it is worth the effort

Then you must see that you can win

Victory can be yours

Success is in your capable hands

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