The Underdog

Eyes wide open,

He waits for the dawn,

Desires burning,

keep away a yawn.

First streak of light,

ready for the fight,

Fists crunch, breath roars,

Today the gods will watch in awe,

the mighty power of this paw.

Up against the wall,

Only will at his call,

He walks past the jeer,

and faces the fear.

Not a sense alive,

Not a morsel of strength,

Life fading, he lies low,

yet not ready to bow.

With eyes still wide open,

He waits for the dawn,

Desires burning,

keep away the fawn.

Heavens are sent a summon,

Upheavel is yet undone,

Tearing out of the fog,

Here comes The Underdog.

-- Mandeep Singh