The Weightlifter Retires

 

I leave the dais
with nothing left to prove.
I once moved mountains,
but now I cannot move.

 

 

 

 

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About Damian Balassone

Damian Balassone is a failed half-forward flanker who writes poetry. He is the author of 'Strange Game in a Strange Land'.

Comments

  1. Kevin Densley says

    Nifty, o poetic brother!

  2. Daryl Schramm says

    Gold!

  3. Luke Reynolds says

    Love it

  4. Witty, Damo!

  5. DBalassone says

    Thanks all. Looking forward to some weightlifting tonight.

    Where are the Bulgarians?

  6. Eileen Cikamatana,

    Dean Lukin,

    Emily Yamasaki,

    Roy Rigby,

    Glen!

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