The fish we almost captured,
The race we almost won,
The task we almost finished
Before the day was done.
The plan almost accomplished,
The dream almost come true--
These bring but little comfort
Or help to me and you.
Near heroes win no laurels;
Near victories are cheap;
And near achievements bring us
No crowns we care to keep.
To come but near is failure.
A miss is like a mile.
The word “almost” can rob us
Of all that is worth while.