Honored Sands

Shield and sword in hand Broken legs, a quill of plan Praying to die as real men Hades calls to all Free men kill for coin and fame Energized audience bays. Crushed skulls see no more Extend hand to dying friend Glory sought- life’s bitter end Cheering crowd - no grief Spartacus, Oenomaus Refuse to see his brother Die in dust and shame-- Fragmented parts bleed in sand Detached eyes taken to wing The crowds dance and sing Two champions form a bond Clanking steel, new language formed Together they fight Clashing with Devils, winning Hoping honorable death Each sees to his friend Promises made for their death Both grasp knowledge of his end.