if I put the best foot forward
the next step will follow through
to press ahead providing means
for to fulfill essential needs
bear necessities of life applied
soldier on stick to these guns
stop at nothing to carry on
devoted to the struggle
loyal to the venture a leap
in the dark playing the part
throw of dice stake claim
enterprise undertaking endeavors
over standing operations
suggesting change increase
performance engaged in
chain reactions magnificent
conception if I fall in the mud
I'll muddle through keep
these feet on the floor
keep the wolf from the door
weather the storm deal
with the situation as it come
scratch out a living of my
own manage without help
manage by oneself contrive
to contend with the deal
persevere paddle the canoe
over depths of waves
touching down on ancestors
graves matter of course to raise