Give Me a Goal

Give me a goal to try for,
let me fight 'til my breath be spent.
Give me dreams to live and die for,
and I will be content.

Keep others your silk and leisure,
drowsy day in the shade or sun.
I was never one to treasure,
rest, 'til my work is done.

No, for sloth is the worst of sinning,
give me joy and the rest for the fray.
Finding true reward in the winning,
not in the prize of the pay.

And if victory be denied me,
I shall not shrink from another test.
Not care at all if my foes deride me,
knowing I did my best.

Somewhere still there are roads uncharted,
somewhere still is an unfound Grail.
Let me go onward valiant-hearted,
to the end of the last long trail.

Give me a goal to try for,
let me fight 'til my breath is spent.
Give me a dream to live and die for,
and I will be content.