The Boxer

I remember.

I remember those times so well.

Well I remember them a little.

Each punch I threw could end a career.

Each punch thrown at me left a mark

I cannot see, I can hardly hear.

The ringing never stops,

The memory sometimes disappears.

I tremble all the time, I can hardly sleep.

Life is hard when they said it would be easy.

The money was supposed to give me my dreams.

All it does is go to medical bills.

Each punch ruined me, I do not live

But I do not die.

Reviews

[Acucena G.]

wow, there's no way you couldn't avoid the punch , its sad , you know spending you entire life fighting suddenly you are forgotten because your time is over.Nicely written

[Marie]

That's what happens when you stay in the ring too long.

[Jayden Ireton]

That is right. I am hearing so many horror stories about retired boxers and football players. It is a sad business.

[Marie]

If you have time and are so incline check out my story "Timing". It has a little more upbeat take on this.

[Jayden Ireton]

Ok I will go read it.