The Final Bell

Stranglehold on reality occasionally loosens
Gripping tighter to bring it back to me
Clutching and grabbing like a fatigued boxer
Holding on to the last will to fight and win
Bouncing tremulously from the ropes with each punch
Never giving up regardless of the bets against you
Confident that you can take the hits and draw
On your last reserves of strength to overcome
Maybe you won't win but you'll last
Until the final bell