Knockout Punch

Posted by Terrence Johnson

I hear the cheers and jeers of the crowd
Becoming more excited with each punch
Awaiting my fall
Punch after punch connects with ferocity
Appearing to be defenseless
I fall against the ropes
Gasping for air
Attempting to lessen the blows
I protect my body from harm
Useless actions
Having sustained damage
The fighter looks confused
Wondering in his mind why I haven't fallen
I laugh in my comfortable position
My body may bruise
My emotions may be inflicted with pain
But the soul of me will never fall
Let any contenders take their shot
I will stand
Watching from my front row seat
I join the cheers of the crowd
Knock him out!
Knock him out!
I smile because there will never be a knockout punch