The Two Warriors

(I)

In the dawn they stood facing each other

Staring each other in the eyes

They seemed in no mood to compromise

Whatever they had in mind,this was clear

That they to each other did not fear!

(II)

Slowly and slowly they advanced

It seemed to me as though they were both tranced

Then suddenly with the speed of lightning

Without any signal,without any warning

Pounced one upon the other!

And watching as I was

With fear I did shudder

For one was overpowering the other!!

He grabbed his opponent by his neck

Twas his move so swift his opponent couldn't check

It was real and not fake

That to win this duel was no walking over a cake!

(III)

There they were,undaunted and unmoved

They knew very well

Running away would do them no good

There they fought with each other

Neither drinking water,nor taking food

For some time hence such was the situation

Then watching as I was

I realised this was no more fun!

(IV)

At that instant both of them fell with a thud

I felt a shiver down the spine

As if I had touched a red hot iron rod!

Victorious,hale and hearty one of them marched away

The other humiliated,wounded,

Weak and heavy at heart returned,he had to give way..

(V)

Such were the two warriors

One seemed prey,the other predator

Down they had come swift yet loud upon each other

Such were the two warriors.......

THE TWO LIZARDS