The Battle
The battle between the gladiators29 total reviews
Comment from GWHARGIS
I have to say this was very cool to read. It was like I was there. I could hear the crowd. I saw the arena and the crowds waiting to smell the sweat and hear the cries. I loved the heightened drama you described and how it must have felt to wait before battle. To know that you will leave the arena either as a victor or dead. There were no other options. Great poem. Gretchen
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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I have to say this was very cool to read. It was like I was there. I could hear the crowd. I saw the arena and the crowds waiting to smell the sweat and hear the cries. I loved the heightened drama you described and how it must have felt to wait before battle. To know that you will leave the arena either as a victor or dead. There were no other options. Great poem. Gretchen
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Gretchen. You must have been there!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
An impassioned gladiatorial fight which builds throughout your evocative free verse to its tragic crescendo. Excellent illustrative detail and an impressive story for the contest. Well done, Kahlani, and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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An impassioned gladiatorial fight which builds throughout your evocative free verse to its tragic crescendo. Excellent illustrative detail and an impressive story for the contest. Well done, Kahlani, and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments.
Comment from gramalot8
Very nice story told with your descriptive words. I see the battle clearly happening.
I often wondered how those in attendance could cheer and clap as they watched these bloody battles with usually no remorse for the loser. Such brutality that was once applauded.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Very nice story told with your descriptive words. I see the battle clearly happening.
I often wondered how those in attendance could cheer and clap as they watched these bloody battles with usually no remorse for the loser. Such brutality that was once applauded.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your review. Yes, the contests were brutal and cruel.
Comment from Nicki.B
This a brilliant poem that reminds me so much of the Gladiator movie, which I absolutely love and cannot wait to see Part two. You've captured the scenes so well here.
The tension, the sounds, the whole arena atmosphere. Well done and best of luck!
Best Wishes
Nicki
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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This a brilliant poem that reminds me so much of the Gladiator movie, which I absolutely love and cannot wait to see Part two. You've captured the scenes so well here.
The tension, the sounds, the whole arena atmosphere. Well done and best of luck!
Best Wishes
Nicki
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Nicki. I've heard that the Gladiator Pt 2 is coming out.
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It is soon, I can't wait!! X
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi
These five line stanzas seems to tell the story of the gladiators in the Colosseum. The stanzas look like limericks but don't follow the rhyme scheme one.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend
Joan
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Hi
These five line stanzas seems to tell the story of the gladiators in the Colosseum. The stanzas look like limericks but don't follow the rhyme scheme one.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend
Joan
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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You, too, Joan. Thank you for your lovely comments.
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No problem,, Kahlani.
Joan
Comment from ESOSTINE
I wonder why man would use the death and destruction of life of his fellow men for public entertainment. Those where in the dark ages of history, though some fun killings may still be going on today in shadows. Thanks for sharing your story. Well done, and please keep them coming. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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I wonder why man would use the death and destruction of life of his fellow men for public entertainment. Those where in the dark ages of history, though some fun killings may still be going on today in shadows. Thanks for sharing your story. Well done, and please keep them coming. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thank you Esostine. The fighting was a terrible sport.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
a powerful recreation of the thrill of the ancient gladiator contests of ancient Rome. I can see and hear the thrill of the games in your excellent poem in traditional verse style.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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a powerful recreation of the thrill of the ancient gladiator contests of ancient Rome. I can see and hear the thrill of the games in your excellent poem in traditional verse style.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thank you Jake.
Comment from DonandVicki
This well composed poem caught my attention right from the start. I can almost imagine the tension, not only from the Gladiators in the arena but from the spectators as well. Well written.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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This well composed poem caught my attention right from the start. I can almost imagine the tension, not only from the Gladiators in the arena but from the spectators as well. Well written.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments.
Comment from Begin Again
You know how to use your words with excellence to paint the dreadful sport of the gladiators. It's very well done, Kahlani. I'm glad that came to an end and we moved on to far better sports...or at least I think.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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You know how to use your words with excellence to paint the dreadful sport of the gladiators. It's very well done, Kahlani. I'm glad that came to an end and we moved on to far better sports...or at least I think.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your generous review, Carol. You're correct, it was a dreadful sport.
Comment from tempeste
A few days ago I saw the trailer of Gladiator2 .
Wild beasts used in the arena to entertain the public. Epic battle recreated
Sweat , blood, death and only for a few gladiators glory.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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A few days ago I saw the trailer of Gladiator2 .
Wild beasts used in the arena to entertain the public. Epic battle recreated
Sweat , blood, death and only for a few gladiators glory.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2024
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What a coincidence. Yes, it was a cruel form of entertainment.