Boxers
Battling Within: Unveiling the Poetic Violence in John Parish's 'Boxers'
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Like boxers
Comparing individuals to boxers
Find nobility in violence
Finding honor or dignity in violent actions
And no ability to see sense
Being unable to perceive reason or logic
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Reiteration of the comparison to boxers
Blinkered and bare breasted pugilism
Engaging in aggressive behavior without protection, symbolizing vulnerability
How we all try to keep the fighter within
Struggling to maintain one's fighting spirit
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Repeating the analogy to boxers
Looked for safety in a clinch
Seeking safety in close combat, possibly in relationships or conflicts
And they were bruised but unflinching
Enduring injuries but showing resilience
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Restating the comparison to boxers
Sweet anticipation of the landing of the first blow
Excitement or readiness for confrontation or struggle
And how much better is the devil you know
Preference for familiar challenges over unknown ones
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Reiteration of the likening to boxers
From tattered lip a little blood spurt
Physical injury resulting in a bit of blood from a damaged lip
You always love the ones you hurt
Feeling affection for those one inflicts harm upon
Though they were hanging on the ropes
Despite being in a vulnerable position, not giving up
They weren't about to give up hope
Persevering despite being close to defeat
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Reaffirming the comparison to boxers
Falling and counting
Falling down and getting back up, reminiscent of a boxer's struggle
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Reiteration of the comparison to boxers
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