Gladiators

John Prophet

Swords
crossed.
Shields
raised.
Battle
engaged.
Back and
forth.
Parry and
thrust.
Warriors
intense.
Swords
flailing
looking
for blood.
Shields
held high.
Dare not
sweat.
Weakness.
Hold strong.
Furious
engagement.
Epic, 
all out 
carnage.
Outcome
uncertain,
in doubt.
Gladiators.
Bloodied
yet unbeaten.
Battle
rages on.
Pounding.
Gaining leverage.
Pounding
with the
sword.
Knees
buckle.
Warrior
collapses,
head bowed.
Victory!
Negotiations
complete.
Hand outreaches
ordeal overcome.
Modernities
Gladiators!
Check signed.
Taking
the keys,
driving home
a success.

  • Author: John Prophet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 17th, 2020 09:24
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Goldfinch60

    Very good allegory John, we seem to have these battles many times in our lives.

    Andy

    • John Prophet

      Hi Andy,

      Yup, life’s battles. Thank you for reading.

      JP

      • John Prophet

        Actually wrote this the same day I bought my wife a car.
        This reflects how the negotiation unfolded.

      • Clara

        The structure of this mirrors what I can only imagine to be the fast paced, chaotic nature of Gladiators. Great write.

        • John Prophet

          Hi Clara,

          Thank you kindly for reading my work

          JP



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