T He Colloseum

The pillars of the colloseum 
stand guard over the arena
men to the lions they were led

Their life's blood shed
 on the makeshift floor
as the spectators cheered 
and roared let the games begin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Cantu Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 1:45 PM
The colliseum rules!!! It is so filled with euphoria and chaos, jjojo thanks for the image:D:D
Kelly Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Well presented piece , Marie ... I prefered the Regal , to the Col , myself !!! NO Miss Kerr !!!..
Shahwan Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 7:11 AM
Beautiful poem.
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