boxing lessons for pedestrians in NYC

it's a thing now

in the city

of Gotham,

to be walking down the street

and have

someone

walk up

and punch you in the face.

a simple

act of violence

for no reason.

makes no difference

if you're a man or a woman,

or if your

minding your own

business,

going to work,

to church,

just taking a walk in the park,

you may be punched at

any given moment.

i remember when

pigeons or wild taxi

drivers were

the main

problems in the city, or

panhandlers

in Times Square.

but now the sucker punch

is also

on the list.

it's best to

keep your head on a swivel,

duck and move,

slide

side to side. jab, jab,

stay light on your feet.

make use of the rope a dope

strategy, ala Ali

in the rumble in the jungle.