This poem was written by Coach Waldeck Czaja to help express his thoughts on acheivement in all things, both on and off the fencing strip. His philosophy in coaching is to help his students exell in life, not just fencing.
The Fight Within
Yes, this is the feeling that you want to have.
This is the feeling to be a man.
Because of the things you have done right,
You're going to chase that feeling for the rest of your life.
There are no worries.
There are no bad thoughts.
There is peace in yourself.
Don't let anyone poison your mind
Because you're going to have to have the will to fight.
There is that feeling that you want to fight.
There is that feeling that you have to fight.
There is desire that you cannot buy.
Just look inside, deep inside.
See that feeling inside your chest multiply.
Now, do you see yourself?