Unleash the Lions

The days of ancient Rome, there were battles Staged for the spectators; fought to the death, Gladiators entered an arena Fight until they had taken their last breath The Gladiators could choose their weapons Like a shield and sword, flails, maces, or spears They were criminals, slaves, and prisoners Most of them wouldn’t live more than a year Two or more would enter the arena Fight until only one was left alive A “thumbs down” and they unleash the lions And a “thumbs up” he gets a chance to thrive