The Boxing Match of a Lifetime

A friend was recently having a bad day and said "Some days, it doesn't pay to get out of bed." This inspired me to write the following poem. I hope that the boxing metaphor wasn't lost on her...

Life hits me hard and I fall unconscious to the canvas

My alarm clock trainer begs me to get up

I get up on the 8 count like I do every time

End of the round

Pep talk

Strategy discussion

Rinse mouth

Adjust gear

I'm ready again for the next round!

Reviews

[I.N.Kelly]

I really like the the imagery of this piece and I feel like the metaphor used was wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[Dave]

Thank you! Once the inspiration struck me, I had wondered why I had never thought of the similarities before. This one definitely holds on more by the imagery instead of syllables, rhythm, or rhyme than any other poem I have ever written.