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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 4/22/2014 11:11:00 AM
Awesome...strongly expressed and a balanced presentation; enjoyable read. / congrats on your win, Amy. // paul
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Date: 4/22/2014 1:46:00 AM
Amy, your writing always amazes. Congratulations on your win with this powerful piece!
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Date: 4/22/2014 1:44:00 AM
Brilliant write and congrats on the win, Amy
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Date: 4/21/2014 10:30:00 PM
Amy this is a great poem n a great win ! Congrats on ur great win !
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Date: 4/21/2014 9:49:00 PM
hello Amy, again,,, Congratulations, AWESOME POEM:) Thank you so much for taking your time in supporting my contest... Always & Forever *Linda
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Date: 4/21/2014 9:00:00 PM
I love the fallen enemies are fighting together against devils...congrats on your win Amy
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Date: 4/13/2014 6:55:00 PM
An interesting topic you have chosen here. Your slant on the actions, and reasoning of these two men, is captivating. Nice write, that makes for a engaging read.
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