SHADOWBOXING

He shadowboxes the darkness

 punches flailing in the night

illuminated by the barest of light

With rhythm of shoulders and fists he battles 

against evil opponents:

Addictions, fears, lonliness and disease.

Solitary shadow boxer still standing.

Relentless foes connecting.

Yet he fights on 

swinging in every direction. 

Shadowboxing the invisible

illuminated by the barest of light.