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icebox
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since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383
in the shadows

0 posted 2018-12-10 02:05 PM





It's Christmas in the Coliseum,
pretty banners everywhere,
it's Christmas in the Coliseum
and all the fans are there.

Nero's still learning to fiddle,
playing songs nobody can sing,
the grounds crew's getting it ready
raking bloody sand in the ring.

Burning bodies lighting roadways,
bring a warm glow to the night,
everybody feels welcome,
it's a holiday delight.

Temple Virgins are smiling,
wearing flowers in their hair,
it's Christmas in the Coliseum
and all the fans are there.

Old gods and goddesses laughing
at tricks they play on the young;
Christians pray to their one god
and the games have just begun.

Everybody is cheering
for the lions and tigers and bears,
these are the kind of good times
everybody shares.

Backstage the Christians are waiting
acting like they haven't a care,
it's Christmas in the Coliseum
and all the fans are there.

©2005, 2009 by icebox



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Clare Ite
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Posts 66
Where The Pallet Pins Play
1 posted 2018-12-18 03:25 AM


Your depictions are fair to the day, dear icebox, and in their way, continue to this day.

I always have time for you...

icebox
Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383
in the shadows
2 posted 2018-12-21 01:54 AM


Thank you for your time and thoughts.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
3 posted 2019-01-19 10:24 AM


A fascinating look at the past.
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