Bennie Johnson Iii Poet I do not know?

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If you think you are beaten, you are.

If you think you dare not, you don’t

If you like to win but think you can’t,

It’s almost a cinch you won’t.

 

If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.

For out in the world we find 

Success begins with a fellow’s will

It’s all in the state of mind.

 

If you think you are outclassed,you are.

You’ve got to think high to rise.

You’ve got to be sure of yourself before

You can ever win the prize.

 

Life’s battles don’t always go

To the stronger or faster man.

But sooner or later,

The man who wins

Is the man who thinks he can.

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Skat A July 9, 2016 at 1:56 AM BENNIE, nicely penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. Love ~SKAT~

Carol Sunshine Brown June 13, 2011 at 7:09 AM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Bennie. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol

Judy Konos June 12, 2011 at 6:35 AM Reminds me of yesterday , The Belmont, when the owner said to the new Jockey, you have a good horse just GO....End Result, he went and won....delightful to see your poetry befitting for the occasion since this was the Jockeys first Belmont and his confidence lacked......thanks

Anthony Nutter June 12, 2011 at 4:30 AM Excellent write and very prophetic, loved the ending. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052U4O5U