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Kevin
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0 posted 2001-11-17 10:51 PM


Hello and thanks for joining us if your just tuning in
Tonight the news at six depicts corruption in a win
We now negate the story that we brought to you at five
It seems a famous boxer out in Vegas took a dive

Our previous report had stated that one balladeer
Had stood the test of time never succumbing to his fear
Of the up and coming fighter undefeated ‘till tonight
Yes, Balladeer the champeen won through three rounds of the fight

But from the final bell there were suspicions of a fix
Shouts were heard from all around, “bal’s up to his old tricks!
There’s no way that the youngin would befriend the mat that fast
And Bally’s prime for punchin many years ago was passed”

Then came investigations by the local press brigade
To test the accusations that the many fans had made
When to no ones surprise they found that foul play was involved
But here tonight we promise you the problem has been solved

The reports are still coming in but here is what we know
It seems the champ paid off the kid so he could steal the show
Five hundred thousand dollars we believe the two exchanged
And to our knowledge many weeks ago this was arranged

Wait! What’s this? Hold on here folks we have a special guest
Right here at the station live we have one of the best!
It seems the kid who took the fall now wants to make things right
How lucky it is that we have him here with us tonight

So without further ado we now go to him live
Kevin are you there, and is it true you took a dive?
“Well yes it is I’m sad to say, I truly do regret it
There’s lots of evil in this world that happens if you let it

And all the good that my hard work over the years has done me
I threw away to someone ‘cause he offered me his money
So here I’ve come to set things straight with all whom I’ve let down
I promise you if we rematch I surely take Bals crown

I’ll gladly give that old man back the gratitude he paid me
If he promises that he will no longer evade me
And for the disbelievers I present the check he gave me
Here writtin in the memo section “For losing/to save me”

Signed sealed and delivered by pro boxings former Winner
Who I intend to show is merely nothing but a sinner
A cheater who has bought his way to the top of the scene
Relying not on his great strength but on his paper green

So listen up this game is over bally come on out
Whenever you are ready we shall start the final bout
No money involved in the matter we shall see whose best
That is good sir if you feel that you are up to the test

Well there you have it folks it seems a challenge has been made
And proof tonight has surfaced that the challenger was paid
Now the only question is can lost pride be regained
Or will this be known as the last night that our champion reigned


© Copyright 2001 Kevin Bednarz - All Rights Reserved
Startime
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1 posted 2001-11-17 10:57 PM


Oh oh......I am going to be hiding when Balladeer reads this one. WOW!!! This is a powerful punch.
*giggling*  


Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

[This message has been edited by Startime (edited 11-17-2001).]

Larry C
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2 posted 2001-11-17 11:11 PM


Kevin,
I don't know. That is a tough tarnish on your record. But I gotta say, your still surviving!   Great job!

Balladeer
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3 posted 2001-11-18 12:52 PM


Prosecutor: Mr. Kevin, you are stating that Balladeer paid you $500,000.00 to throw the fight? Is that correct?

Kevin: Yes, sir.

Prosecutor: In other words you are admitting that you are a crook, a criminal, a man (and I use the term loosely) whose integrity can be bought for money???

Kevin: Yes...but I changed my mind. I want to give it back for a rematch!

Prosecutor: Your Honor, I would like to read for the court Kevin's response to Balladeer's Main Event post...and I quote..

"Ill gladly trade your poet cheers
For a fine lady and some beers "

Did you say that, Mr. Kevin?

Kevin:  er, well...I suppose so.

Prosecutor: and yet now you say you will give back FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS for those same poet cheers???? A half a million!?!! Do you know how many chicken wings that kind of money will buy?

Kevin: Uh, no.....how many?

Prosecutor: Chicken wings are 10 for $5.00. You're a college boy...do the math.

Kevin: We don't take math until our senior year...HOW MANY????

Prosecutor:  ONE MILLION CHICKEN WINGS!!!

Kevin: with celery sticks???

Prosecutor: Yes!

Kevin: Drop the charges! I wuz wrong! He beat me fair and square!! Somebody, get me to Hooters!!!

Ah, Kevin, this was a magnificent response, I must admit, but I can only respond with the words Edward G. Robinson said to Steve McQueen at the end of "The Cincinnati Kid". Look it up  

P.S.  Great work!!  

Duncan
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4 posted 2001-11-18 01:34 AM


Monday nights, my restaurant...wings 25 cents a piece.  Celery's free (and bleu cheese) if you let us make them hot as you can stand them.  You're both invited.  Great fight, guys!  
Kevin
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5 posted 2001-11-18 03:13 AM


Well now, you're quite welcome, son. A pleasure to meet someone who understands that for the true gambler, money is never an end in itself. It's simply a tool, as a language is to thought. Good evening, uh, Mr. Slade.

-Lancey Howard-
"The Cincinnati kid"

What? You thought i was too young for culture    
come on now...i know my greats

-Im a movie junkie   ive taken a few courses on film here at clemson hehe
  

Cool Hand Luke's My favorite  

[This message has been edited by Kevin (edited 11-18-2001).]

Balladeer
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6 posted 2001-11-18 09:22 AM


hehe...nope, not that one. At the end, when Edward G beats McQueen for the final hand, he turns to him and says, "You're good, kid, but remember this. As long as I'm in town you'll always be second-best." THAT'S THE LINE!!!

Maybe what we have here is a failure to communicate  

Seymour Tabin
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7 posted 2001-11-18 10:37 AM


Kevin,
To my surprise you did well. But you are doomed to failure. You didn't do your homework. You really didn't research Balladeer. He is an extrodinary man and I wish I was born with some of his abilities.
But Bon Chance my friend.

doreen peri
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8 posted 2001-11-18 10:54 AM


kevin, your writing is really really well done!! you've got a lot of talent, kiddo!!!!!!
  

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michael...... CHICKEN WINGS???? again???? LOL!!!!!  

god i LOVE it!!!!!!!!


i can't stop laughing..... tears are running down my cheeks.... too too funny....

Kit McCallum
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9 posted 2001-11-18 12:07 PM


ROFL ... Kevin, you are doing extremely well!  Much enjoyed both the poem and the responses! Thanks for the grins.  

Best wishes,
/Kit

VAS
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10 posted 2001-11-18 12:16 PM


This was so much fun!  Why have I stayed away so much!!!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

peaches73533
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11 posted 2001-11-18 12:41 PM


I like this alot.Both Balladeer and you are keeping me laughing and on the edge of my seat.Thanks.
Peaches

Kevin
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12 posted 2001-11-18 03:19 PM


lol now balladeer come now...it seems thats quite the opposite of what we have lol
Tracey
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13 posted 2001-11-19 10:46 PM


I've lost count...how many rounds is this?? When's the next round??? Don't start til I get my popcorn!!

Kevin and the Balladeer are fighting here a duel
But hold on for the next great round, I need some wings for fuel
I'll gladly cheer the victor, and the loser who may vie
But I;m thinking that this duelling, may end up in a tie

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

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