Getting Up

You don't lose if you get knocked down You don't lose respect or your crown, And if or when you kiss the canvas Remember, you are just like the rest of us. You don't lose if you hit the ground As long as you try a rebound, And if you're up before the count of ten You can then begin again. You will remember all the punches thrown And every flinch and moan, And as long as you are prepared and ready to fight Your victory is never out of sight. If you stay down only then will you lose That's the decision only you will choose, Getting knocked down is not shameful or wrong As long as you get right back up before to long. Randy L. McClave