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.
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Author:
John Prophet (Pseudonym) (
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Comments2
Very good allegory John, we seem to have these battles many times in our lives.
Andy
Hi Andy,
Yup, life’s battles. Thank you for reading.
JP
Actually wrote this the same day I bought my wife a car.
This reflects how the negotiation unfolded.
The structure of this mirrors what I can only imagine to be the fast paced, chaotic nature of Gladiators. Great write.
Hi Clara,
Thank you kindly for reading my work
JP
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