thai boxing:

thoughts on the choreography of aggression

attack of the ankles
flying feet and fists
opponents square off
in exploratory probes
then swift turn-arounds
POW!
another person is hit.

heels bending gracefully
punches lightening swift
bodies pure motion til
someone is off their feet.

in this battle of attrition
the margin for error is slim
perfect timing is essential
for those determined to win

An-Yi:	(shaking her head) Boxing is a violent sport. I can't understand why some people enjoy it . . .
Daiki:	There's a beauty to it. Besides, some humans relish violence.
Chariya:	Aren't most fights fixed anyway? The underworld controls more than we generally imagine . . .
Bhäraté:	(briefly tempted to speak, then deciding that silence is wiser)