Even when down and out, you can reach new heights;

Highs and lows flow in their own unique cycle.

You’re only as good as one of your last fights;

Freeze negative thought, make it an icicle,

Warm dedication, place your best foot forward;

With a growth mindset, your dreams can move onward.

A few steps back may be your lot for right now;

Any coach will vouch that it’s not when, it’s how.

Prompted from MMA Storytime’s Rispetto Poetry Prompt Challenge at: https://mmastorytime.com/2020/11/01/mma-storytimes-rispetto-poetry-prompt-challenge-18/.

Prompted from Colleen’s Tanks Tuesday Poetry Challenge at: https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2020/11/03/tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-201-poetschoice/.

Prompted from Your Daily Word Prompt at: https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2020/11/03/your-daily-word-prompt-vouch-ydwordprompt-november-3-2020/.