Get up, stand up, carry on the fight
Don’t you dare call it a night
Don’t you lose focus, don’t lose sight
You can’t quit, it ain’t over and out
There’s always but always another bout
So get up again and shed that doubt
There’s a crown to win, don’t lose hope
Put up your guard, rebound off the ropes
The countdown’s not over, why do you mope
Forget about that damned white sheet
Shrug off the pain, drag yourself back on your feet
And don’t ever contemplate defeat
Get back to your corner, how does it matter
If you feel bruised and battered
Your will, it’s indomitable, it never shatters
Wipe the sweat off your brow, there’s no disgrace
The blood off your skin, the tears off your face
Come back strong and up your pace
Shut out that crap, all that drivel
They want you to hang them up, throw in the towel
Show them your desire & drive from the depths of your bowels
OK now, steady yourself, don’t stagger
Bring back your familiar old swagger
Eye of the tiger, remember, eye of the tiger
Bare your fangs, stop being a pup
Clear your mind… yes, pick yourself up
You’re destined to drink from the victor’s cup
Enough is enough, c’mon, show them you’re tough
And that you’re made of much sterner stuff
Tell the Bogeyman in your head where to get off
I want to see the steel, the fire, the derring do
You know just exactly what to do
Get out there and re-discover the ole one-two
As they say: no guts, no glory
No feeling sorry, no self-defeating worry
KO them, you’re the star of the story
That’s it… put back your gloves, let out a roar
Believe me, my friend, you’re destined to soar
The eternal warrior, seeking more
So sting like a bee, float like a butterfly
Champion of Champions, it ain’t no lie
You’re it, the real deal, you’re the guy
Hey, world! get the heck out of his way
Watch my boy into the ring sashay
And this time, folks, he’s here to stay
Quite inspiring, motivating… and of course hair-raising !
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This is so so so inspiring. . I loved these lines :
Get back to your corner, how does it matter
If you feel bruised and battered
It’s your will, it’s indomitable, it never shatters
Wipe the sweat off your brow, there’s no disgrace
The blood off your skin, the tears off your face
Simply come back strong and up your pace
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Thank you, Himali! It’s nice to receive such compliments early in the morning! You might also like my poem titled FEAR, if you want to have a Dekho. You write pretty well yourself & I read a bit more on your page later today. Have a good weekend & see you around!
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Thanks a lot.. I will surely read your posts especially Fear and give you my feedback.. happy weekend 🙂
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Kunal, this is some amazing stuff! I love the poem, everything from the fact that it has three lines to every syllable of the poem. It’s so inspiring and strength-giving! Great work 😀
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Glad you enjoyed it and that you found it motivating!
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Great Write!
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Thanks again! Appreciate the comments
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🙂
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Love equating life to boxing; that’s totally what its like for me!
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Reblogged this on random rants ruminations ramblings.
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Does this have anything to do with the movie Creed that just came out? I heard it was good… And a great poem to go with it.
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Thanks! No, this one’s an old poem reblogged. I’ve only seen the movie trailers, it hasn’t been released yet in India…
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Here he comes, peppy morning! Nice.
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Thank you! 😊
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I really enjoy your writing:-)
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That’s nice of you to say so! Thanks! I enjoy writing!
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Yes, I’ve noticed:-)
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Very well done. Does give a strong inspirational feel. Consider yourself reblogged here too!
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Oh, thank you once again!
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