The Gloves Are Off

Suffocating slowly All you can do is watch As my face turns blue It’s as if you like Every moment of my pain You sit and watch closelyAs I gasp for air Causing me to sweat publicly Having my body shake Keeping me awake nightly Listen upI stand as a man Firm and ready Yea, the gloves are offNo more Mr. nice guyThis time I’m not cowering Or walking away Tonight I am packing my thingsI hope you miss me Because I can tell you I won’t Your yesterday’s entréeToday I’m on to bigger things I was weak at first This I will admit In time I acquired the willTo bid you farewell

— paul, Jul 10, 2010

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Region, Country: New York, USA

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Critiques

magics02

15 years 11 months ago

Wow Paul

You tell them guy. This was a power packed punch that was way over due. I like it and I am on the outside of the ring cheering you on. Thats My Rocky!! lol Mona

DawningDaytripper

15 years 11 months ago

Hello Kemosabie, So I liked

Hello Kemosabie, So I liked this, but you need to kinda tighten it us. Your last stanza is just not a strong and firm, it takes a step back from all you said before. You need to end it with that sentiment, your not going to take any more of thier shit!! Just my opinion, we both know you know how to deal with such crap! How about, I was weak at first This I will admit but I have seen past this and bid you farewell Whats ya think, sometime you just gotta draw the chalk line... Julie D.D. Hello all, come and join us in Live chat! Meet n' greet, Neo night, lonely poems, teen night. We have something for everyone, come and meet your community!