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Robert W Service - Finnigan`s FinishRobert W Service - Finnigan`s Finish
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They thought I`d be a champion;     They boasted loud of me. A dozen victories I`d won,     The Press was proud of me. I saw myself with glory crowned,     And would, beyond a doubt, Till last night in the second round     A Dago knocked me out. It must have been an accident;     I cannot understand. For I was so damn confident     I`d lick him with one hand. I bounded in the ring to cheers;     I panted for the fray: Ten minutes more with hoots and jeers     They bore me limp away. I will not have the nerve to face     The sporting mob today; The doll I fell for—my disgrace     Will feel and fade away. Last night upon the brink of fame     No favour did I lack: Tomorrow from the sink of shame     I`ll beg my old job back.
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