Gave it my best shot and I lost.
Simple as that.
Came up on the short end of a
brief and intense battle with that
beast they call Love.

Bruised, bloodied.
Berated.
Disabled, disappointed.
Depressed.
Cheated,  chicaned, chucked to the curb.

That's where she found me.
Wallowing in self-pity.
Picked me up, softly, dusted me off.
No questions.
Showered me in TLC and grade A honey.

So here I am,  just six short months later.
Back in the game.
Rejuvinated, rearing to go, lacing up my glove.
Getting back into the ring for another bout 
with that SOB called Love.

Stupid, suicidal, stoned?
Not exactly.
This time it's different, I'm battle tested, 
with a lot more experience, a better game plan
and a new partner who believes in me.

 I am going to kick his ass...

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