Finish It
Being someone who works hard
At many different things
I’ll often get a person who
Comes up to me and sings
“I’ve got an idea that I think
May be right up your alley!”
The problem is they don’t stick to
It until the finale
If someone gave me a nickel
For every great idea
I’d have enough to purchase both of
North and South Korea
They talk about their master plan
Excitement in their eyes
Strictly focused on the joy
That will come with the prize
But somewhere down along the road
Towards the finish line
Things don’t always go so smooth
What’s this, a steep incline?
An effort that must be expended?
Sweat that must be poured?
Oh no! Some hard work before you
Can claim your sweet reward!
I’m not the brightest guy around
I’m not the wisest either
Most talented in my field
Or passionate, I’m neither
The key to my success has been
That I will never quit
While everyone is tapping out
I just will not submit
I haven’t finished everything
That I’ve ever conceived
But the ratio of all
The things that I’ve achieved
Is high enough to make me proud
Of all the things I’ve finished
One or two things in limbo
Don’t make me feel diminished
But most of the ideas I hear
Don’t ever leave the ground
It starts with so much excitement
But then I have to hound
And pester and ask, “What’s the word?
Have you done any work?”
More often than not I hear
That they have had to shirk
Their wonderful idea because
They’ve been extremely ‘busy’
This pattern of vigor and then
Indifference makes me dizzy
Hold on to that feeling of
Excitement at the start
You’re going to need it all the way
Because it will depart
As you find out it takes time
And effort to complete
This wonderful idea you have
This monumental feat
Sorry if I come off crass
But I’ve just had my fill
Of great ideas that people have
Before they climb the hill
I’ve had too many conversations
Where I ask about
That great idea that never flew
Because someone bailed out
“Finish it!” I can’t resist
From saying anymore
“Shut your mouth and move your legs
Until they’re nice and sore”
‘Cause anyone can talk about
A great idea that came
It’s the ones who finish it
That will get the acclaim
Miro
