The Boxer

His first time in the boxing ring, just a shard mirrored glass,
excited, but also scared, he thought he was faultless.
Rolling on the balls of his boxing stance, toe, heel, step dance. 
A romance with his pivot maneuvers and his fist advance. 
His opponent well-executed single punch, a water flow knockout,
he wasn’t expecting a broken bloody nose, swelling black eye blackout.
The voice within wouldn’t ease, practice makes perfect he did see. 
Made him like a natural weathered piece of sea glass within salty sea.

7/19/2024

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/24/2024 6:36:00 PM

Great imagery there, Eve. I remember when boxing was known as the 'sweet science.' Can you believe it?!

Tom Woody

Date: 7/23/2024 5:04:00 AM

Interesting tale on the theme Eve. Like Brandy I don't watch boxing, too violent, but you portrayed the scene well

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/21/2024 9:33:00 AM

You describe a boxing fight very well Eve. Poor guy, he needs more training. Hugs.

Regina Elliott

Date: 7/21/2024 5:48:00 AM

Hi Eve, I never cared for boxing, but you describe well what it must be like for boxers in the ring. Have an inspirational and creative day. xox

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/20/2024 6:48:00 PM

' A natural weathered piece of sea glass within salty sea. ' Very interesting way to describe this moment. I don't watch boxing, but I feel like I was there while reading this. My best to you, Eve. Hugs, Brandy

Jan Allison

Date: 7/20/2024 12:26:00 PM

what a unique take on the theme of sea glass Eve - i don't even know where to start with this contest so I am leaving it to others, ive seen some excellent poems! hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper
Date: 7/20/2024 2:11:00 PM

Jan, I really didn’t know what to write. My dad used to box when he was in his younger years and my sons wrestled in school. So I don’t know if this is what he’s looking for thank you for visiting my poem and commenting on.

Silent One

Date: 7/20/2024 10:39:00 AM

Woah.. what a unique take on the contest.. very clever and poetic.. Best of luck..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2024 9:36:00 AM

Wow you took that theme to a whole different place. So interesting, Eve.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/20/2024 3:54:00 AM

Whoa!! You know, I have never ever understood why two men would want to punch it out with each other. LOL..Thanks for sharing this one with us. I got a chuckle at something that is probably meant to be serious. Sara K