I'm on the ropes
This is me down
Can't see a way back up
to regain my crown
...
A small, lonely stump of a tree
All that remains
of what once was great and strong
Inviting us to sit and think and remember
...
TV director, journalist and addictions therapist. I'm just starting to experiment with poetry. Any comments welcome.)
The Knockout
I'm on the ropes
This is me down
Can't see a way back up
to regain my crown
I saw the killer punch
Long before it came
Knew that it would get me
If I hung around
Despite long hours of training
A punishing regime
Tonight, it all amounts to nothing
In this ring of dreams
I am the bloodied loser
You will take the belt
Only one winner
Referee, please hurry
Count me out.