Fighter

Faster Faster!
You're too slow!
Land each blow!

Don't let him see you!
Break him right through
Stick to him like glue
And make his face blue.

Stronger Stronger!
You're too weak!
Make blood leak!

Strike hard, Strike right.
Never blink in a fight.
Keep him in your sight.
And pounce with delight.

Stand up! Stand up!
Back on your feet!
Face the heat!

Fallen but not yet down.
Enough sweat for you to drown.
Get up! And destroy that clown!
There's not enough room in this town!

Broken! Shakin!
So what? surrender?
No! Make him remember!
Fight with your heart.
Fight from the start.
Fight till the end!
Fight with every nerve end! 

Author's Note

Currently in writers block, I can't write anything except about fights :S. Pm me ideas for different poetry!(subjects).

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes being a fighter is a hard and tough profession. One wrong hit can kill or be killed. I like the feel and movement of this poem. A outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[r]

I really love this, i love the way the lines are sort of short and it's very motivational. Love this, xD

[Addie]

This is a really motivational kind of piece. I like it. Good work =)

[RDOriginal]

For a poem written whilst under the influence (if that's the appropriate term) of writers block this is pretty good.

The cadence of this poem is very quick with short, sharp sentences reflecting the trading of blows. This changes a little towards the end when the poem changes its content to be more reflective of a pre-fight speech.

Linguistically there's a substantial use of fighting terminology and a lot of the language of the boxing ring. We read lines such as, 'keep him in your sight' and 'stick to him like glue' and this is very reminiscent of the kind of language a coach or corner might direct at a fighter. Much of this poem is made up from this litany of encouragement.

I think this poem pretty much milks the fight genre dry and as such it's an interesting if not deeply introspective poem. It may not be a heavyweight but it still has good technique and quite a punch!