Too Old For This

A tangled view, with fighting inclination
Bloodshot eyes cut through, so they can see
Once a champ with hopes of a big comeback
A title fight is where he wants to be

Fists of fury, though slowed down since youth
A pension he will have, if not a prize
A wheelchair awaits the aged legs of the fighter
If all permits, by round three he doesn’t die
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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August 27, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Congrats on your success in John's contest.Michael.Rgds Brian
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August 26, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Congratulations Michael on your win in John's contest! Well done! Love, Shar
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