Busted lip,
broken socket
shoulder slips
out of it,
bleeding
and bruised
crusty scabs
will form soon.

I hope the
swelling
will recede
so when
I awake
from this sleep
I will be able to see.

Anger is all spent.
I purchased peace
with punching fists
and taking too many hits.

I walk out head held up,
at least until tomorrow
when all the adrenaline fades

The other guy
walks by
limping while
hanging on his
girlfriend's shoulder.