Why is it men must strive to win br The pleasure lies in taking part, br the simple joy of joining in br To finish last is no great sin. br So why not be an also ran br at least it proves that you can run. br You’re not ashamed to show you can br take part in anything for fun br Somebody must be champion. br Why worry if it is not you br He will be beaten by someone br and lose his place. They always do br Today he may hold pride of place br Tomorrow is another race. br br 1-Apr-08br br ivor or ivor.