I wonder what kind of drive it takes to want to be the best of the best.

I like to make a decent showing,

But I haven’t ever felt the need to be number one, as long as I’m not the last in line.

Watching the fight tonight brought back the question,

What kind of person does it take? 

To take a hit and keep coming until the end?

Maybe it’s not just the ones whose names are in the lights, those who dignify the ring with their prescence.

Maybe it’s the mother or father who works three jobs to provide for their family.

Maybe it’s the grandparent who steps in to raise the babies their child couldn’t.

Maybe it’s the neighbour who provides a safe shelter for the child who struggles at home,

the teacher who stays late every day to help those who struggle at school.

So many people are fighting every day,

not to be the best, 

But to keep going.

To rise above the odds, 

feed their family, 

pay the bills, 

care for those who can’t care for themselves.

We all have the fighter within, so the question we really should be asking

Is what are you fighting for?