The Anicent Sport

THE ANICENT SPORT

In the ancient arena of the Gods sport,
Men and beast face off against death's final battle
To live or die.
The king of the wild lands, seeks freedoms calling,
He chokes at the rope of captivity, with the sharpened
Claws and jaws of death at his command.
Men heave to control him, to tame him, but he
Has tasted freedom's wind and roomed
 Without chains heavy yolk.
Deny yearnings bequest, for that which
Lies within his heart, a noble creature,
Once a king amongst the beasts, he must
Be free or die inside.
A sacred statue stands in the desert,
It symbolizes Egyptian power and
 Strength.
The sphinx the blending of lion and men,
Joined together in the arena of the gods,
Born to be free, are both in the kindred
Spirit, of the desire to live.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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January 21, 2014 at 10:53 PM
I still agree and love this one.. a nice win...Linda
May Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 4:20 PM
congrats on a fine win ...thanks for stopping by
Mehta Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 8:01 PM
Nice take on the interpretation and congratulations on the win, Cherl
A   Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 7:06 PM
oh, Cherl I miss you, and tonight I will return to my normal self. I posted a blog, with the true reason I avoided all my poetic friends. Please stop by and read my blog. I'm looking forward in reading your poems...I truly miss your talent. .hugs...Linda
A   Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 4:50 PM
Cheryl, wow.. What a sport. God's like gladiators.. Fighting epic battles. I can imagine all the entertainment going on.. I wonder who they were really pleased... Enjoyed... Linda
Vaso Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 10:19 PM
Another great write , loved it!
Guzzi Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 5:01 PM
A rough picture to work with, good job! Light & Love
Lu Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 3:28 PM
Nice work! :) Cindy
May Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 9:13 PM
very good write ....I did one titled deadly games...best wishes
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 9:09 PM
cherl. I think you did a fantastic job with this theme. It is one that I have not even dared to attempt. Good for you. Yours is one of the best I have read for this contest.
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