April 25th - Small Victories

Ace of Hearts - Small Victories
2 - Roll
11 - Villanelle

I take another on the chin

And try to calm my panicked brain
To understand the way to win 

While cowhide fists abrade my skin
Unable to outpace my bane
I take another on the chin

Back to the ropes I slip within
Retreating back against the strain
To understand the way to win

Abruptly roused to my chagrin

I pivot into certain pain

I take another on the chin

Among the ever-present din
I excavate my battered brain
To understand the way to win

Enlightenment evokes a grin
There's grace in learning to abstain
I take another on the chin
Find comfort in no way to win