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Perpetual Pugilist - Third Fight

From family gym ejected
the Summer before
final amateur season
left in ring adrift
as a rudderless boat
with no cutman, promoter, or coach
fighting now as welterweight
opponent's blows
come faster stronger
from bobbing and weaving
all faculties spent
disheartened, grieving
resigned to defeat
blessed bell sounds
ending the round

Turning to lonely corner
big smile erupts
on bruised, swollen face
members of a friendly gym
had taken the place
of forner disparaging seconds
with wounds bound
refreshment provided
compassionate,
wise coaching proffered
their confidence restored
drive to win reignited
sure, as next round begins,
they will not be defeated.
Written by Gahddess_Worship (Osomajestuoso)
Published
Author's Note
NaPo GloMo WriMo 2022 #9
Things are look'n up for this brave, young boxer.
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