Ancient Sport of Egypt

There was a bated hush over the arena people watched the warriors fight the lion it was a battle royal, much needed was stamina they could not complete their task without it Fearful of his power and strength they fought mightily to overcome him knowing if he got loose he would attack ripping them from limb to bloody limb The crowd gasped in hot excitement secretly they wanted the lion to break free they were there for blood, the more the better just so long as it was not their own The fight carried on some men mauled as the lion tugged them close bleeding they were carried off more warriors took their place Cheers go up as the mighty lion is overpowered legs bound up he roars in frustration the warriors stand round jeering one grasps his spear and strikes deep The lion gives a final defiant roar as he lies blood pouring out he starts to shake with shock as his heart pumps to a stop The smell of battle sweat and blood hang heavily in the air intoxicating the cheers fade to a silent respect the honor that is paid to a worthy foe written 12/01/2013 contest Ancient Egypt