Messages from My Soul

Nonetheless

NONETHELESS

Care I not that I am left behind

In the race, but in the fact that

I am still running, nonetheless.

What matters it if I lag far behind?

Anyway, not I am defeated because

I ran in this race, nonetheless.

Let them boast of how near

They are to the goal--to victory.

I'm on my way there, nonetheless.

They are eager for the prize that awaits;

I am not. 'Tis the finish line I am after,

So I am running, nonetheless.

That I ran at all is my reward.

I may not the applause and glory gain,

But I still won, nonetheless.