I Tried To Hold

I tried to hold day It did not stay I tried to steal time I missed many times I tried to boost self image But failed short of page People knew of its intensity It was all in futility I lack Power to stake Claim no noble things It is nice quality I think I have stopped Mad adventure to stoop below Now I maintain dignity As ordinary man’s capacity I speak controlled language Shrewdly explain and manage That keeps many people away I choose my own way I have loved and liked And many things disliked I love to be among my people Who daily work hard and struggle