A Punch In The Gut Poem by Axley Blaze

I entered the ring with not an ounce of real courage
Never was I so foolish, believed I would win
Still, I joined the circle with false bravado
Sizing up the competition, my move for this play
Pseudo confidence
Invalid energy
It wasn't courage or strength that led me to the ring
That had me sign the contract for this match
Not even the dollars
It was only ever,
The brush with death
Understanding the outcome for the whole the entire time.



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