Bullies say you’ll never prevail
They repeat that you’ll always fail
“You can’t do this, and you can’t have that”
Be careful or their words will lay you flat
They say, “Try as you might but it’s no use”
That no matter what you do, you’ll forever lose
That winning is something you’ll never do
That success is for anyone who isn’t you
Turn toward them and their words a deaf ear
Replace their words with words of cheer
Then you’ll surpass them by leaps and bounds
And drown out the yelps of those mangy hounds
You’ll leave them behind to drown in distress
As you climb and reach the pinnacle of success