The Gladiator's Choice

They couldn't kill their friends
to gain life and freedom,
watching blood gush made them faint...
throwing away swords
got them slaughtered as traitors!
Defeat fear or die;
in this arena, death breathes...
afraid of lions?
Make the gladiator's choice!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Duncan Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 1:36 AM
I like this,,,, very well written,,,, you have a blessed day Andrew ;}
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