I have a very broad and ecliptic taste in music and it might come as a surprise to some people who know me, but I'm a big fan of the BBC series RAP Game UK. There is an increasing synergy between this genre of music and sport and in one of the earlier series, the contestants were tasked with producing an inspiring piece for a ring walk for boxing or MMA fight.
I don’t have any musical ability or talent at all, but I gave myself the same 24 hour timeframe to produce a poem about the fight game.
You might have the verbal to talk the talk
Do you have the talent to back the walk
Doesn’t matter if you have a massive crew
When the bell rings, there’s nothing they can do
Sizing up your opponent, are they prepared
Looking full of confidence, or just plain scared
Look them straight in the eyes
Is it them or you who will take the prize
It’s time to stay focused, keep the mind clear
Let preparation and positivity banish any fear
Be the best you can be, having trained hard
Put the work in, to get the W on the card
When in the ring, it’s you and you alone
Be lively, up on your toes, don’t turn to stone
The strength, belief and courage come from within
Here for just one purpose and that’s to win
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