The Fight

Coral Levang
She sizes up the familiar opponent.
There's nary a scratch to be seen.

And as she enters the ring once again,
She wonders how many more rounds she can go.

Weary, bruised, with little energy left to give,
She stands face-to-face, waiting for the crushing blow.

She hesitates (for just a moment),
Stepping back to get her final pep talk.

Published by Coral Levang

Coral Levang is a trainer, coach, speaker and writer whose mission in life is to inspire others to see beyond the challenges they face in their lives, both personally and professionally. She candidly shares...  View profile

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  • Julia Bodeeb4/9/2010

    Very powerful. Prayers to everyone fighting cancer.

  • David A. Reinstein, LCSW3/31/2010

    There is nothing quite as powerful as human resiliency... even when seriously compromised and beaten down... it is still there somewhere within. Very powerful....

  • Anita Cameron3/28/2010

    A powerful poem. It reminds me of my mum, who has battled cancer three times, and is fighting her final battle with spunk, grace, and humor.

  • Victoria Dawson3/22/2010

    I agree with Malina

  • Malina Debrie3/22/2010

    We enter the ring almost each and every day!

  • Pat Bartels3/21/2010

    Excellent.

  • Michele Starkey3/21/2010

    Nicely done, Coral. Cheers - may they ALL win the fight!

  • Coral Levang3/21/2010

    Euwyn...This was written to those who fight cancer...as they face the final blow.

  • Euwyn Pegues3/21/2010

    This can give the mind a real workout. What next?

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