Unconscious Shadowboxer
Shadow
adversarial
looming larger
with retreat
from every slug
the counterpunch
to feint
an act of self-deceit
no referee
to part the two
or count to ten
or rescue you
when on the ropes
or on the ground
and no bell ringing
ends the round
in this
exhibition fight
between your darkness
and the light.
Unconscious Shadowboxer © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.
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57 words (60 the prompt limit). Boxing brevity challenge prompt - link:
https://allpoetry.com/contest/2753381-Brevity---word-prompt
For Late Night Poets: I would need a reader. Blanket per. should also be on file already.
More information:
Shadowboxing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadowboxing
Jungian (Carl Jung) Psychology:
The Shadow
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_(psychology)
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Submitted: June 22, 2020