Ken Carroll Poet Free verse

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 December 6, 2013 at 7:55 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 December 6, 2013 at 8:11 PM Thank you Christine.. Ken

Debbie Guzzi December 3, 2013 at 6:46 PM Humans are surly brutal aye? Good luck in the contest. Light & Love Ken Carroll December 3, 2013 at 7:12 PM Thanks for the visit Debbie.. Ken

Joseph Sergi December 3, 2013 at 6:32 PM nice write Ken moving indeed Ken Carroll December 3, 2013 at 6:38 PM Thank you Joseph! Ken

Jack Ellison December 2, 2013 at 5:46 PM An engaging write my friend... kudos! Cheers, Jack Ken Carroll December 2, 2013 at 5:48 PM Thank you Jack! Ken

Joseph Matose December 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM Great poem, Ken. You're so creative! JM Ken Carroll December 2, 2013 at 2:11 PM Thank you Joseph! Ken

Chuck Melugin December 1, 2013 at 7:37 PM Ken, you gave me a front row ticket to witness the agonizing arena sacrifices presented to Caesar! A++ Ken Carroll December 1, 2013 at 7:53 PM Thank you Chuck.. Ken

Donna Jones December 1, 2013 at 6:50 PM Glad I didn't live during these days, I wouldn't have liked it...great writing Ken.. Ken Carroll December 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM Thank you Donna.. Ken

Nette Onclaud December 1, 2013 at 4:21 PM smashingly rendered with a bit of spicy sarcasm.. poweful, ken!..huggs Ken Carroll December 1, 2013 at 4:24 PM Thank you for stopping by Nette.. Ken

Liam Mcdaid December 1, 2013 at 3:57 PM entertaining ken draws in the mind beautifully Ken Carroll December 1, 2013 at 4:01 PM Hi Liam, Thank you my friend... Ken

Eileen Manassian December 1, 2013 at 3:17 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 December 1, 2013 at 4:00 PM Thank you kindly Eileen! ken

Anne-Lise Andresen December 1, 2013 at 1:57 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 December 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM Thank you Anne! Ken