Rounds

When all seemed lost, when I was against the ropes,

I found the way back never abandoning my hopes !

A fight to secure a position which I knew would last,

Caused me to maintain integrity, forgetting the past !

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Taking punches that could knock out anyone but me

I held firm, squaring up to my opponent doggedly !

Depression could not make me throw in the towel,

As I finally became aware of the future less dismal !

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The rounds I claimed taught me all I needed to know.

Now I have recovered, I realize the right way to go !

I have clearly won the bout which I could not foresee,

Being held aloft, steeped in pride, smiling triumphantly.