The Battle
The battle between the gladiators30 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
The picture is grand. The poetry is well done. But considering the topic of the poem, why did you choose the girly font? It is all wrong, and pulls down your writing. Also, the mute matting does not display your work at it's best. A buckskin would be great. Karen
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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The picture is grand. The poetry is well done. But considering the topic of the poem, why did you choose the girly font? It is all wrong, and pulls down your writing. Also, the mute matting does not display your work at it's best. A buckskin would be great. Karen
Comment Written 23-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
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I didn't think of that. But isn't he handsome, though?
Comment from evilynne
An interesting description of the battle of the gladiators. The poem is well written and brings the reader to the fight, very imaginative. The style of font and the picture are excellent additions to the mood of the piece. Evo
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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An interesting description of the battle of the gladiators. The poem is well written and brings the reader to the fight, very imaginative. The style of font and the picture are excellent additions to the mood of the piece. Evo
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much, Evo.
Comment from CD Richards
The language you've chosen adds an extra element of atmosphere to this story of a battle to the death.
There are a couple of questions this left me contemplating: firstly, was it an unfair fight because one of the opponents was easily outmatched, or was it unfair because they had to fight at all, against their wills? Secondly, there is the last line, "the devil's enemy had to die". So is the devil the victor, or is the victor his emissary? I'm not sure how to interpret this.
That's not a criticism, by the way - I'm just curious.
I think you've done very well here in sharing this story about the harsh realities of conflict. Nice job.
Craig
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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The language you've chosen adds an extra element of atmosphere to this story of a battle to the death.
There are a couple of questions this left me contemplating: firstly, was it an unfair fight because one of the opponents was easily outmatched, or was it unfair because they had to fight at all, against their wills? Secondly, there is the last line, "the devil's enemy had to die". So is the devil the victor, or is the victor his emissary? I'm not sure how to interpret this.
That's not a criticism, by the way - I'm just curious.
I think you've done very well here in sharing this story about the harsh realities of conflict. Nice job.
Craig
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2024
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Hi Craig, thank you for your feedback. To answer your question, the 'devil's enemy' was the Christians who were killed for their religious beliefs, hence the unfair fight.
Comment from mbagby23
History is my favorite and war is in History. You picked the perfect picture to draw people to your writing. That got my attention off gate. I am glad I stopped by
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2024
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History is my favorite and war is in History. You picked the perfect picture to draw people to your writing. That got my attention off gate. I am glad I stopped by
Comment Written 17-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much mbagby23 for your lovely comments.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Clever poem that it reminds me of the Penepolese war. This part captures very well a gladiator journey "ithin the confines of the arena,
immersed in the luminous light.
The battle begins,
the race is on,
feeling exposed in this unfair fight." Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2024
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Clever poem that it reminds me of the Penepolese war. This part captures very well a gladiator journey "ithin the confines of the arena,
immersed in the luminous light.
The battle begins,
the race is on,
feeling exposed in this unfair fight." Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2024
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Thank you Iza for your wonderful review. I appreciate your kind words.
Comment from Julie Helms
What a grand story you have told in your poem. You get the different effects with the sounds and emotions that really draw the reader in.
I have a suggestion for one line:
immersed in the luminous light.
(Luminous really just means 'light emitting', so putting it with light doesn't mean much. it is often used as a substitute word for light, like "there was a luminous object in the sky" meaning 'light emitting object in the sky'. So luminous does not add anything to your word light, it's redundant.)
I think you have a great entry for the contest here. Thank you for sharing!
Julie
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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What a grand story you have told in your poem. You get the different effects with the sounds and emotions that really draw the reader in.
I have a suggestion for one line:
immersed in the luminous light.
(Luminous really just means 'light emitting', so putting it with light doesn't mean much. it is often used as a substitute word for light, like "there was a luminous object in the sky" meaning 'light emitting object in the sky'. So luminous does not add anything to your word light, it's redundant.)
I think you have a great entry for the contest here. Thank you for sharing!
Julie
Comment Written 14-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your feedback. I will go back to the drawing board and come up with a more appropriate word.
Comment from Ulla
Wow, you did tell a magnificent story in this poem for the contest. The imagery is wonderful and the story is very believable. All the best of luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Wow, you did tell a magnificent story in this poem for the contest. The imagery is wonderful and the story is very believable. All the best of luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 14-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Ulla.
Comment from Sarah Probe S.
I really liked your poem about war and history, I hope you win the contest, and
thank you so much for your kind words and lovely rating,
I hope you will enjoy some more of my poems , and i shall read your loop poetry when you'll be ready to publish one,
Best wishes,
Sarah
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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I really liked your poem about war and history, I hope you win the contest, and
thank you so much for your kind words and lovely rating,
I hope you will enjoy some more of my poems , and i shall read your loop poetry when you'll be ready to publish one,
Best wishes,
Sarah
Comment Written 14-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Sarah, for your wonderful review. I've been practicing the loop poetry, but it's harder than it looks!
Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan
You certainly captured the all round tension with your words, Kahlani, building up to the final verse very well.
'Swishing of the blade, the clanging of steel'
Well done.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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You certainly captured the all round tension with your words, Kahlani, building up to the final verse very well.
'Swishing of the blade, the clanging of steel'
Well done.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Shirley.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
WHOA!!! This is INTENSE and exciting and riveting! You did quite the job describing something archaic, yet I could not have been more mesmerized by it! Great choice of art, too, and even your font was the perfect cherry on top of this fabulous post! I bet this will do GREAT at the polls! Good luck to you! xoxox
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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WHOA!!! This is INTENSE and exciting and riveting! You did quite the job describing something archaic, yet I could not have been more mesmerized by it! Great choice of art, too, and even your font was the perfect cherry on top of this fabulous post! I bet this will do GREAT at the polls! Good luck to you! xoxox
Comment Written 13-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you for your wonderful comments, Rachelle.
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My total pleasure! Xo