Like boxers Find nobility in violence & No ability to see sense Like boxers Blinkered & bare breasted pugilism How we all try to keep the fighter within Like boxers Looked for safety in a clinch & They were bruised but unflinching Like boxers Sweet anticipation of the landing of the first blow & How much better is the devil you know Like boxers From tattered lip a little blood spurt You always love the ones you hurt Though they were hanging on the ropes They weren't about to give up hope Like boxers Falling & counting Like boxers