Boxing Match

Women Saluting After Boxing

Each in her corner of the ring,
getting ready for the match.
Each in a rich and silky robe
stating on its back
what she’s for or against.
In their corners, doing footwork,
getting guidance, getting oiled.

At the chime of the bell,
each removes her robe
and dances to the center.
They circle and they feint.
They move like light
that flows and lo! forgets
its borders.

They thought they wanted
to fight. But how can
there be a winner, when positions
fall away to nothing
in the center of the ring?
When ideas lose their boundaries
and boxers clasp in love?

What are their names
and does it matter
if you bet on black or white?
Better bet on matching up,
beneath the words on robes.
Best to bet on
winning for the world.

©Susa Silvermarie 2021