"You just have to do it.
There is nothing here
to fear
but fear,
and you must
stand that bastard down.
Besides,
what are you afraid of?
Looking stupid?
Looking pointless?
That's not gonna kill you.
Get in there!
Remember,
don't be your own
worst enemy,
be his worst
bloody nightmare,
and beat that monster
worse than
your dad beat you
and worse than
life beat him.
Listen to your cornerman:
all you can do
is re-enter the fight,
keep punching
and refuse to
stay down.
When that bell rings
don't look at his face,
just kill this ugly animal.
Forget that he is
your evil twin.
He's trying to kill you
but damn it,
kill him first!"
I feel like I am constantly battling fear. Maybe I need a cornerman to give me a pep talk. I like how I can hear the voice in this poem.
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