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I'M Ready To Rumble

If I were not afraid, I'd challenge my life long
enemy to a royal rumble.

It would be like the Muhammad Ali and 
' Smokin' Joe Frazier match.
Or like the 'Sugar' Ray Leonard and  Thomas 
' the hitman' Hearns fight.
I've been training my whole life so I know I
can take him down.

Oh I forgot to mention that match with ' Iron'
Mike Tyson and Buster Douglas.
Nobody was ready for Buster Douglas in
that stellar match.

I got to come like Buster did, if I want to beat
my opponent who is a big bully,
Who goes by the name of F. E. A. R….
I got to knock him out because he's held me 
back for far too long.


September 11, 2019
Contest: IF I WEREN'T AFRAID
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

boxing dayfree verse

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Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/23/2019 10:57:00 PM

I loved your take on the contest...a wonderful write. congrats.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/22/2019 9:39:00 AM

dropping back with my congrats Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 9/21/2019 8:56:00 PM

Alexis, amazing write, congratulations on your win in the contest !

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/21/2019 2:40:00 AM

I enjoyed this very much Alexis. I enjoy boxing and I had Ali on one of my long flights. He had his wife with him who was carrying twins at the time. He is a real character, fun loving and funny. It was before he became ill. Nice memories. Congratulations on your deserving win! xxoo

Alexis Y.
Date: 9/22/2019 9:47:00 AM

Thanks Connie. I didn't you were a flight attendant. ( That's what I think you're referring to). My best friend wanted to a be a filght attendant. It seems cool because you get to travel. PS, I loved Ali, my dad was a huge boxing fan. So this one for him:-) Alexis

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/20/2019 8:33:00 PM

Congratulations. It's a awesome write. God bless you again

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/20/2019 5:39:00 PM

back with my congrats, Alexis. Way to go!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/14/2019 4:05:00 AM

your poem is a knockout Alexis!:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/13/2019 4:29:00 PM

Your take on this contest theme is creative and unique when compared to some other entries, Alexis. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/13/2019 8:43:00 AM

Ha ha, I like it. You chose a formidable opponent. I see him going down in the second round, and the crowd goes wild!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/12/2019 9:35:00 PM

I love this.. Your thoughts amaze... blessings and prayers

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/12/2019 9:21:00 PM

As FDR put it, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." --- But that's a mighty tough fear to overcome. Good luck in your 'bout' and in the contest!! :) gw

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/12/2019 6:06:00 PM

that was a genius way of showing us "the enemy!"