Fist Fights Become Street Fights

Fist fights become more deadly
when they no longer belong to kids.
Punches pack more power
when grown men blow their lids.

The playground gives way
to life on the streets—
hanging out in bars
and sitting on motorcycle seats.

The fights become more deadly,
the fists pack more power,
and there’s a trip to the hospital
when a friendship goes sour.

Fist fights become street fights,
and life becomes death.
And the hooligan is soon breathing
a criminal’s breath.