Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

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

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Jeanne Mcgee September 23, 2019 at 10:57 PM I loved your take on the contest...a wonderful write. congrats.

Jan Allison September 22, 2019 at 9:39 AM dropping back with my congrats Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France September 21, 2019 at 8:56 PM Alexis, amazing write, congratulations on your win in the contest !

Connie Marcum Wong September 21, 2019 at 2:40 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. September 22, 2019 at 9:47 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 September 20, 2019 at 8:33 PM Congratulations. It's a awesome write. God bless you again

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2019 at 5:39 PM back with my congrats, Alexis. Way to go!

Jan Allison September 14, 2019 at 4:05 AM your poem is a knockout Alexis!:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus September 13, 2019 at 4:29 PM Your take on this contest theme is creative and unique when compared to some other entries, Alexis. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2019 at 8:43 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 September 12, 2019 at 9:35 PM I love this.. Your thoughts amaze... blessings and prayers

Gershon Wolf September 12, 2019 at 9:21 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 September 12, 2019 at 6:06 PM that was a genius way of showing us "the enemy!"

Jennifer Proxenos September 12, 2019 at 11:50 AM Clever write Alexis - your opponent is a big bully who goes by the name of F.E.A.R A Knock-out - good for you! Hugs and blessings, Jenny.

Heidi Sands September 11, 2019 at 4:16 PM Excellent poem of strength and determination. . Love it! :)

Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:26 PM Overcome that and you become invincible, my moneys on you Alexis, you'll knock him out in round two. Tom.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 11, 2019 at 8:04 AM You go girl! I love it! Good luck in the contest :))) xomo!

Caren Krutsinger September 11, 2019 at 7:18 AM As I crept over the edge to find out who the big bully was, I was delighted to find out it is FEAR. Well done!

Vijay Pandit September 11, 2019 at 7:18 AM That's the spirit--knock out the fear..I like your message, Alexis.

Chris Green September 11, 2019 at 7:02 AM You go get him my friend and show him who is the boss. : ) This was fun Alexis, I love how you did this. Best wishes in the contest