The Boxer
I’m a champion boxer
I’m the king of the ring
I don’t fear my opponent
I don’t fear anything
I hear the bell sound
At the start of the fight
And I know I shall win
By the end of the night
My challenger starts fast
And goes on the attack
But I smile through my gum shield
As I start hitting back
It’s too easy for me
And my eyes scan the crowd
And I hear people screaming
my name out so loud
We go several rounds
Then I turn up the heat
And I know when I do
Any man will get beat
But he still comes out fighting
And he now feels so much pain
But his pride has been hurt
And it drives him insane
I punish him more
As I rain down the blows
That now take their toll
Til his blood gently flows
As we’re nearing the end
He falls against the white ropes
He’s losing his strength
Along with his hopes
And now it’s all over
We all know it’s right
That an end has been called
To this one sided fight
And then I thank God for
HIS power and love
As my seconds remove
My tightly laced glove
A shower, a moment
To reflect on the fight
And again I thank God
That I am alright
Then home to my children
Who are tucked up in bed
So can’t see the bruising
That now shows on my head
This month it’s just rest
And then gym as I train
And prepare once more to fight
Again, then again
Yes, I’m a champion boxer
And the king of the ring
But one day I know
I will lose everything.