See the deception,
#vsspoem prompt for July 2nd, 2020: Arena
Recognize
Who steers the fight.
Don’t watch the ball,
Watch the hands —
No victors walk
The arena’s sands.
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See the deception,
#vsspoem prompt for July 2nd, 2020: Arena
Recognize
Who steers the fight.
Don’t watch the ball,
Watch the hands —
No victors walk
The arena’s sands.