Go on, hit me.

Staggering a bit. Like there was concrete in his glove when he hit me across the brow.

POW! Across the jaw, I stumble but don't fall. What's keeping me up? What's keeping me going?

How do I fight something as big as this? It's unstoppable, a force I can't contend with. Nothing I do brings it harm, nothing but the determination to keep standing there.

It hesitates at my ability to stand. My desire to stand. But am I doing the right thing? Should I continue on with this, and do it this way? Or should I just hit the mat, call for the towel, or step out?

Why does life have to carry such a mean right hook?

Here's my cry for Adrian. For the honor.

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