The Fighter Who Dreams

I think 
it is
safe
to say
that
others 
consider
me both
a fighter
and dreamer

I will
not fold
or give
up
whether
it is
in the tangible
or intangible
Arena

No
to me
means
I am just
one 
step
closer
to 
a
yes

When
I get
beat up
in life
taking
the punches
and about
to fall
I look
for that
one brief
opening
to give
another
solid
shot

This fight
is not
over
I have 
dreams
to conquer
and love ones
who depend 
on me

I have re-entered
the ring
but
this time
I am taking
the gloves
off
and going
bare fisted
I will not
stop
until
I get
a 
Knock Out