The Tombstone Trophy

The Tombstone Trophy

"You are my horse,"
You said, "never cheat-
Even if you never win the course."

Fourteen-a-day you gave the workforce,
But every meal had meat;
You are my horse.

"Take what you're given and always thank The Source.
A man has to saddle up and compete-
Even if you never win the course."

You dismissed prescribed meds with no remorse
(For our weekly flea market treat);
You are my horse.

"The finish line is waiting. No matter if your run was better or worse,
Everyone gets the tombstone trophy- blue collar and elite-
Even if you never win the course."

"Life's a race and this race is work you can't outsource,"
You said, "never retreat."
You are my horse-
Even if you never win the course.