Tara

5 Persistence

1	A Hare did come by a Tortoise on its travels,
2	And ridiculed the Tortoise for is slow and steady pace.
3	In reply the Tortoise said:
4	Though you be swift as the wind, I would surely beat you if the test be substantial.
5	Upon hearing the challenge, the Hare accepted,
6	And called upon a nearby Crane to set the course and be judge.
7	On the day appointed for the race the two started together.
8	The Tortoise never stopped for a moment,
9	But went on with a slow but steady pace straight towards the end of the course.
10	The Hare, assured of her victory chose instead to prepare herself a meal and then take a nap.
11	Yet instead of waking up with plenty of time, she overslept.
12	As fast as she could run, the Hare could not beat the Tortoise who reached the goal ahead of her.
13	As the Hare reached the Tortoise, the Tortoise did say:
14	My words are proven to be truth,
15	For persistence triumphs talent.