Work

The sun beats down,

The fan just drones on,

I refuse to frown,

Today is for brawn,

Let sweat wet my crown.

 

There’s work to be done,

So ignore that pain,

I’m the only one,

To strive for the gain,

Day’s gone ‘ere begun.

 

Smiling with a sigh,

Wipe salt from my brow,

Good work in my eye,

So off to bed now,

Wake again to try.

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Unfortunately, I didn’t write anything yesterday, so have a short one.  I find hard work rewarding, even when it hurts.  It often hurts.  The feeling of tools in my calloused hands, the well-worn boots on my feet, the sweat dripping from my brow, the dull ache in my muscles, it’s all very pleasant in a strange way.  I’m happy to know your thoughts on the subject below.  I’ll write something good tonight and you’ll have it tomorrow.

Training

Knees bent,

Feet apart,

Back straight,

Hands clenched,

Arms close,

Shoulders forward,

This is the stance.

 

Weight shifts,

Hips turn,

Foot plants,

Arm extends,

Breath maintains,

Fist flies,

This is the form.

 

Legs straight,

Feet flat,

Back curved,

Hands loose,

Elbows out,

Shoulders slack,

You’re doing it wrong.

 

Weight stays,

Hips static,

Feet unsure,

Arm extends,

Uncontrolled breathing,

Fist ambles,

You’re doing it wrong.

 

Combat is a language leaned with pain,

Go find a teacher who’s earned that gain.

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I saw a video of left-wing guys training to fight, and it was pathetic.  Granted, I have actual training in hand to hand, and firsthand experience, and I probably looked pretty goofy when I first started too, but this was a promo video.  The instructors looked like twigs, they were coordinated as drunken preschoolers, and while you might expect to see some beginners in that kind of video, there was no advanced student or instructor showcased.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for self-improvement and self-defense training, but come on guys.  If you’re going to promote yourself, try to look a little cool.  The poem is an exaggeration, but not that much.  Go find Alex Jones ranting about it for hilarity.