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Gladiatorum

Pandemonium fills the arena the cries of the masses echoes through the air like roaring lions... Cheering to incite the favor of the gods while the elder nobles wave in silent indignation... The gladiators face the emperor, "Hail, Caesar those who about to die salute you" The emperor raising a finger, "Fair you well" Clash of shield and swords protecting flowing wounds prolonging their lives... Blood flowing onto sand red blood in the sun forming putrid pools... Gladiatorum for the glory of empire and you Caesar, are you not entertained? ~ ~

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Christine Phillips

Date: 12/6/2013 7:55:00 PM

A graphic poem and nicely portrayed piece that takes us back to the old Roman days. At one moment I thought I was watching a movie.

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/6/2013 8:11:00 PM

Thank you Christine.. Ken

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/3/2013 6:46:00 PM

Humans are surly brutal aye? Good luck in the contest. Light & Love

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/3/2013 7:12:00 PM

Thanks for the visit Debbie.. Ken

Joseph Sergi

Date: 12/3/2013 6:32:00 PM

nice write Ken moving indeed

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/3/2013 6:38:00 PM

Thank you Joseph! Ken

Jack Ellison

Date: 12/2/2013 5:46:00 PM

An engaging write my friend... kudos! Cheers, Jack

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/2/2013 5:48:00 PM

Thank you Jack! Ken

Joseph Matose

Date: 12/2/2013 1:56:00 PM

Great poem, Ken. You're so creative! JM

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/2/2013 2:11:00 PM

Thank you Joseph! Ken

Chuck Melugin

Date: 12/1/2013 7:37:00 PM

Ken, you gave me a front row ticket to witness the agonizing arena sacrifices presented to Caesar! A++

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/1/2013 7:53:00 PM

Thank you Chuck.. Ken

Donna Jones

Date: 12/1/2013 6:50:00 PM

Glad I didn't live during these days, I wouldn't have liked it...great writing Ken..

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/1/2013 7:08:00 PM

Thank you Donna.. Ken

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/1/2013 4:21:00 PM

smashingly rendered with a bit of spicy sarcasm.. poweful, ken!..huggs

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/1/2013 4:24:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by Nette.. Ken

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 12/1/2013 3:57:00 PM

entertaining ken draws in the mind beautifully

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/1/2013 4:01:00 PM

Hi Liam, Thank you my friend... Ken

Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/1/2013 3:17:00 PM

AH..........reminds me of Russel Crow.......I LOVED movie. This poem depicts the insatiable desire of the masses for blood and gore........The emperor? For shame......Very vivid piece.

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/1/2013 4:00:00 PM

Thank you kindly Eileen! ken

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/1/2013 1:57:00 PM

- Match with swords ... head rolling ... the blood gushing .... and they have a wonderful treat attitude ... - Much wrong today .... however, was it better before .... :) - Well written, Ken. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ken Carroll
Date: 12/1/2013 2:59:00 PM

Thank you Anne! Ken