Poem - 05 February 2022, 14:46

The Boxer

Chris Bond

How many sharp jabs
Rocks of right hands
Can I stand and face ?

How many walks back to the corner ?
How many more times until its over
As a boxer gets older

The younger circle like vultures as his career fades .

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RG05 February 2022, 16:10

Well said , some aren't willing to accept the truth and remain past due, retiring to late. Those vultures are hungry!

Marion07 February 2022, 09:37

Nice write Chris 🌷🌷

linda lank08 February 2022, 02:56

well written Linda

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