The Conquest Of The Game

A poem about competition.

The Conquest Of The Game

 

Noblemen once gathered with envious eyes, 

to watch strong men at the prime of their youth,

Seize their day of victory on golden fields of hay.

 

While fair maidens from up high, 

wait patiently for their opportunity,

to drop their silken cloths, 

For their rugged champion of choice.

 

On fields all around the world,

The glory of victory has not changed much at all.

 

Regal banners wave proudly,

displaying their royal colors,

as the sounds of jubilant trumpets,

pierce through the air, 

Inspiring the challenge of warfare to their athletes.

 

Spirits flow freely

into the lips of the thirsty fans,

Cheering in the stands.

 

Toned muscles bend and flex,

as glistening sweat collects on the focused brow,

Of the proud that charge onto the fields.

 

The victorious continue to walk away,

at the end of the day,

with the brightness of fame and fortune

shining on their faces,

the hearts of men tucked into their pockets,

And shapely beauties to rub their sore shoulders late at night

Reviews

[David W Moore III]

Great. I love the comparison between sports and tournaments. I just did one going a bit further back on a similar vein called - Blood, Sweat, and Gladiators - a bit of tongue on cheek fun you might enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

[luciddreamer]

Oh boy between this writing and the last book I read, I am learning history...who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks :)
Peace
Robin

[Robin]

I dont think i ever have heard sport so romantizced before . well done

[Crowley]

Made me want to be young and hot again....grab me a fair maiden or two. This was a great depiction of pour love for sports...for all the right reasons. Yay football season!!!!!!!

[Michael of Gilead]

Loved this, make me want to grab a leg of mutton and a draft of ale!

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loved this..what a great subject and the imagery of camelot and then gladiators - really good solid stuff

[Liza]

wow; you'd be a great announcer
love the play by play
the imagery
pretty cool!