Diligence

There are no handy shortcuts
When it comes to competence, and a
Failure to commit can
Leave one sitting on the fence 
Until a trifle of a trouble
Can evolve a prominence
In the helter-skelter
Swelter of the day.

With the conscientious notion
And a touch of eloquence
Moving in a constant motion
With no slovenly pretense,
Ever-tireless to attention
Brimming in self-confidence
The solution can become
An old cliché.

So, be mindful to take care
Achieving earnest excellence.
The tariff for success is
Herculean diligence.

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