Poem: A Mere Chapter - Nassau, Bahamas

You may have won this round.
You may have pummelled me to the ground.
You may be getting all of the glory.
But you are only a mere chapter in my story.
This is one stumble,
one lesson I have to learn,
Stripes that will heal
in preparation for the successes I will earn.
I may be down but I am not knocked out.
I will get up and fight until the final bout.
Even if I don’t win I will do my best.
I will try harder and dig deeper
no matter my opponent or the type of contest.
I have a dream and I have the dedication
to make it come true.
I will succeed beyond my expectations
even it means by bypassing you.
You may have the experience on your side
that I desire.
You may have dimmed the light
emanating from my fire.
You may have embarrassed me
and attained a shallow victory.
But you are only a mere chapter in my story.
By Sean Ruize Munnings
The Raga-Lover

Copyright © 2007 Sean R. Munnings, all rights reserved.