Saturday, April 28, 2012

Against the Ropes




When my back’s against the ropes
And lethal punches rain on me from ten gloves,
Ask me not to be a graceful loser.
The battle has just begun.

When I look blinded for destiny,
Searching, despairingly for something invisible to me,
Ask me not to give up so easily.
All this would be worthless without the adventure.

In the event of my instruction,
When I learn vital lessons through challenges,
I look to see beyond the deception
As I pick from seeming weeds gleanings of corn.

When my back’s against the ropes,
When unnumbered adversaries surround me with stones,
Ask me not at such moments to give up,
The victory is already won.



Akpan



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