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Percy Veer won the cup for never ever giving up

Percy Veer

Percy Veer

Won the cup

For never ever giving up

Not so fast

Often last

Never first

Was he cursed?

He’d be lapped

Every lap

Every relay

He’d delay

Every hurdle

Was a hurdle

But …

In a sprint

He would not stint

He’d try and try

And try and then

He’d trip and fall

And rise again

Once, lost

In the triathlon

They sent out a search party

They found him

In a marathon

Last,

But hale and hearty

The best he ever

Came was fourth

He’d never won a medal

No bronze, no silver nor no gold

But now he’s got some metal

Yes, Percy Veer

Won the cup

For never ever giving up

Presented to him by his mum   

Percy was so chuffed

He stood on the pouffe podium

And held the prize aloft

© Clive PiG  

(Version 25/06/2016- 08/09/2021)