Knockout

 

Throwing a haymaker most often results in grazing the wind. A last-ditch effort to connect fist with face. The puniest opposition can land a lucky punch, but being able to take one without falling defies familiarity with the ground. Roses are red; violets are black and blue. Certain makeovers begin with internalizing the bruising, but the best foundations can hide even the slightest traces of pain. Most selfies are taken in the bathroom because it provides the best lighting. But back against the wall showcases a tacky home decor. The darkest corners birth the most desperate men. Mothers lose their sons in the shadows and raise a generation of ghosts. Sack lunches remain untouched on the kitchen table. The odds of surviving any fight depend on the ratio of belief to breath.