stevengoldenpoetry

! Days Of Power Dedicated To Michael Karl ! The Eve Of “Compete!” (Processed. Examined. Weighed.) ! As the doors to Tucson Strength open, A rookie lifter, I step into check-in chaos.  Michael is quick to assess:  “I’ll wait for you in the car.” I cool my heels in a huddle.  Seated next to my stance,  A woman lifts her … More Days Of Power

! Boxing Forward Dedicated To Lizetta Smith, And, 41 Lines For Josiah, Aged 41 Years ! We enter our “fight club” as chance selects us, Huddle there only to talk and laugh.  As usual, Coach Lizetta intervenes by raising a glove, Followed by our captain, Karen, aka “99” Shouting, “Listen Up.!” Silenced to attention, we rivet our sight On the curling paper taped to the mirror. … More Boxing Forward

The 10th Iteration was adapted from the final lines of the 9th Iteration to be a specifically Spanish poem. I utilized an online translation site. As a result, I suspect the translation may not make much sense as Spanish.  ! February 17th, 2023 10th Iteration Spanish language version ! Do not be deluded, death is an illusion.  We … More February 17th, 2023/10th Iteration