The Battle
(a Pantoum for Xena and Gabrielle)
by Sara Lorn
Squared jaw. Tough eyes. Darkness within her.
Weapon gripped. She held - battle ready.
A bruised warrior clawed and bit. A cur!
She moved swiftly. Muscles taut. Gaze steady.
Weapon gripped. She held - battle ready.
The golden hair moved quick at her side.
She moved swiftly. Muscles taut. Gaze steady.
They moved as one. The battle call cried.
The golden hair moved quick at her side.
Sweaty bodies collided - one submit.
They moved as one. The battle call cried.
Finger held weapons found marks and commit.
Sweaty bodies collided - one submit.
Squared jaw. Tender eyes. Darkness within her.
Finger held weapons found marks and commit.
A bruised warrior clawed and bit at her.
The golden hair moved quick at her side.
They moved as one. The battle call cried.