in cages of great victory
seasoned swordsmen
promote
their fast fading glory
as they court the masses for the thumb
the outcome
such extreme raw into the inhumane plunge
a brutal life taking dance
vicious are the achievers
through the snap of bone
the great crunch of muscled flesh
to the terrible twist of tensed tendons
leaves the crowds riveted
their frenzy and energy
only further aid
the carnal endeavors of the games
further promoting the forceful spillage of
yet more human blood
in the open ring
with the sun shining upon their panting backs
with great gulps of air
the Gladiator finishes off the
day's kill..............
(written Feb 12, 2006 1230am)