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Date 6/29/25

 

From The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel

The Boxer verse 6

The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel




The Boxer-verse 6

I’ve truly fought the good fight
And I’ve lost more than I’ve won
But no matter what the outcome
I know that I can live with pride
For I gave the best I could in every fight
Lie la lie, lie la lie la lie

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Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM Back with my belated congrats. You did so well with an ending for this fine song Oliver Mckeithan August 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM Thanks Andrea.

Paghunda Zahid August 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM That's quite well penned. So much felt between the lines. You have painted it with such subtle grace, I liked it. Truly moving! Oliver Mckeithan August 3, 2025 at 3:33 AM Thank you very much

Crystol Woods July 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM Short and sweet! Ty for submitting this ,congratulations! Xo Oliver Mckeithan July 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM Thanks Crystol. It was an excellent and challenging contest

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM Love that song and those singers. You tied it up nicely Oliver Mckeithan July 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM Simon and Garfunkle together a real power duo. The Boxer is my favorite. It speaks to me

Kim Rodrigues July 6, 2025 at 6:25 AM Very nice! Oliver Mckeithan July 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM Thanks Kim