This poem was inspired by a Dutch poem which was called “Als je denkt ik ben verslagen”. ©Richard Korff, October 2005, Singapore

1. Inspired by a Dutch poem titled “Als je denkt ik ben verslagen”. © Richard Korff, October 2005 Singapore Dedicated to anyone who could use some encouragement If you think “I have lost the battle…..”

3. If you think “I have lost the battle…..”

4. If you think “I have lost the battle…..” Your defeat will be a fact

5. If you think “I will not settle…..”

6. If you think “I will not settle…..” A victory is what you can expect

7. If you give in to desperation

8. If you give in to desperation You will definitely fail

9. ‘ Cause exceeding expectation

10. ‘ Cause exceeding expectation Needs a desire to prevail

11. Doomsayers will not succeed

12. Doomsayers will not succeed Due to fear of losing face

13. Fighters will forever lead

14. Fighters will forever lead And always,

15. Fighters will forever lead And always, ALWAYS win the toughest race