FEARLESS (a boxer's story)

[MPerry]

                FEARLESS (a boxer's story)

from the precipice-I have stood right where-I am feeling fearless

then I have fallen- still I am the boxer-with cuts to my skin

got muscles finally breached-fighting's all I have ever known

I am a closer-need one more chance to reclaim-not ready to go yet

I am a boxer- just once more-beat that hype-punish-take no prisoner

letting each punch-given-take one to the jaw-be ready to leave it's mark

still I won't be denied-I am one and the same; a gladiator-entering the ring

I am fearless-peerless-as a diamond- sharp as a blade-just once more

or has time taken its toll- have I overstayed my welcome-need one more chance

just let me- crave that respect-I deserve as much- winners don't fade

it's never too late- with fame delayed-I am ready to climb that ladder

touch those heights-feel the heavens- fall down to my knees-I'll get back up

ready to fight- I am fearless- I believe in me- as the applause-rises up- I am calm

letting the voices-refresh like holy water, I hear them call me-to soothe like a salve

take my pain away -ready to fight anew- keep me no longer anonymous-shed that light

ready to cement my gains-be the greatest- fight for fame- remember my name-glory given

fight for redemption- stake my claim- fighting to stay alive- prove my point-leave no doubt

By Michael Perry