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The Ninth Round

May 31, 2015
By Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016


An event was located in the Forgotten Grotto,
But it wasn’t a place to wear a tie or bow.
This place was dedicated to the Roman King Otto,
Where legends start and champions grow.

Though the crumbling statues and flying dust gave a message to those,
To what happens in the area when one fails the test.
The ocean will shake and begin the rise of Aganos,
And turn those to stone and dust who disturb his rest.

In the grotto, the battles took place, nine rounds for each fight,
There are two teams of nine to match the rounds.
Each fight with a weapon that fits them right,
And the winners become legends and the losers become clowns.

But this time was different and the battle was a landslide,
With eight rounds down and thanks to one team’s greatest.
This redhead warrior’s name was Jade Backside,
She fights and wins on a daily basis.

But one man was left that she must beat to win.
He seemed the weakest among his team.
But he was the only one that prayed among the men.
His name was JJ the Scream.

The Lord loved JJ as JJ loved him,
He gripped his scythe tighty and jumped at the bell.
He fought Jade with power so dark and grim,
And won the battle, then backed away with a grin saying “Farewell.”

Aganos has awaken………...


The author's comments:

If you are familiar with the game "Killer Instinct," Then you must know the character Aganos. Well, this is something similar to the KI tournament but different. Apparently, this tournament goes like this: There are two teams of nine, one member fights at a time, the winner takes on the next member. But one the ninth round, the loser is sacrificed to Aganos, and like the stage ultra, he turns the loser to stone then disintegrates in a small wind. 

 

So this warrior (Who happens to be a girl) is beating the life out of the opposing team and they seemed to be doomed to loose. But one of their members' was a religious type and seemed to be the weakest of the group. But he taught them that there IS a god, and it can be good to depend on him at times. And look where is got him, he won the match and Jade was the sacrificed one to Aganos.

 

NOTE: Although I am not a sexist or a religous type, I have respect for women and I do believe in god. I just don't pray much.

 

I wrote this poem for school by myself, while everyone had partners, but when it came to reading them outloud, my teacher said this was an example of a masterpiece. And it was the star of the event. What's funny is that when it came to stapling then to the wall, a friend of mine put a bunch of them on the poem cause it "deserved" to be on the wall. And when a girl ask if that was good enough, he said "No, it needs more." That was funny.

 

And I just want to point out I changed a couple things in there so it seems fresh to read. 

 

But enough about that, please enjoy and make sure to comment and rate!


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on Aug. 29 2016 at 11:43 am
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

I will in the future. Thank you.

on Aug. 23 2016 at 11:31 am
AnoushehArif BRONZE, Lahore, Other
3 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Do you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?"

This is a very nice piece of poetry. You should write more. :)

on Aug. 2 2016 at 8:55 am
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

Thank you. Cheers!

ccscott99 said...
on Aug. 1 2016 at 9:57 pm
You should look more into poetry, your truly gifted at it.

on Sep. 30 2015 at 9:26 pm
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

Danke, thanks for reading.

on Sep. 30 2015 at 9:25 pm
Maculate_Dream DIAMOND, Riverside, California
71 articles 0 photos 83 comments

Favorite Quote:
I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways to not succeed.

All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.

I like this, reminds me of the Roman Gladiators

on Sep. 12 2015 at 2:24 pm
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

Thank you. Very kind.

on Sep. 12 2015 at 11:54 am
Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
9 articles 0 photos 85 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is like a chocolate covered chilly....

Some succeed because they're destined to;
Most succeed because they're determined too

Great Poem... even if I'm not a great vedio game fan, liked the story hidden in it all. True to its matter.

on Sep. 4 2015 at 11:12 am
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

Thank You. Something else should come up REAL soon. It's a comedy story.

Tamie GOLD said...
on Aug. 1 2015 at 11:04 am
Tamie GOLD, Sonora, California
18 articles 2 photos 61 comments

Favorite Quote:
"if you can be anyone just be you unless you could be Buffy Summers then be Buffy Summers"

@Jackpot-the-Great This is really good. This should get published. Never give up writing. EVER.

on Jul. 29 2015 at 7:36 pm
SomeoneMagical PLATINUM, Durham, New Hampshire
22 articles 1 photo 259 comments
You're welcome:)

on Jul. 26 2015 at 10:01 am
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

Danke. Means lots.

on Jul. 26 2015 at 9:58 am
SomeoneMagical PLATINUM, Durham, New Hampshire
22 articles 1 photo 259 comments
I didn't read all of it but...it's great. Liked:)

on Jun. 24 2015 at 5:28 am
Sunshine2420 SILVER, Unknown, Other
9 articles 0 photos 173 comments

Favorite Quote:
A smile hides everything.

Well, all the best for that ;)

on Jun. 23 2015 at 1:06 pm
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

Very nice to hear. I'm hoping TI would publish it, better keep my fingers crossed!

on Jun. 23 2015 at 1:04 pm
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

Thank You, really nice to hear!

on Jun. 23 2015 at 8:01 am
Sunshine2420 SILVER, Unknown, Other
9 articles 0 photos 173 comments

Favorite Quote:
A smile hides everything.

I really really like it....amazing work! Keep writing :)

Izzy777 SILVER said...
on Jun. 22 2015 at 8:47 pm
Izzy777 SILVER, Tampa, Florida
9 articles 0 photos 63 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I always wonder why birds stay in one place when they can fly anywhere around the world. But then I ask myself the same question."

Even when I'm not familiar about the subject, you made it clear and very enjoyable to read. I loved it!!!

on Jun. 16 2015 at 1:40 pm
Blackjack. GOLD, Suffolk, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Take a lesson from "the Greatest Man That Ever Lived," Austin Aries. The ambition and vision of one depends on how bad@ss they look in sunglasses." - Me, 2017

"Who is this Jose, and why is he always being denied?" - Corey Graves, 2016

Thank You. Even with the fact that the game I mentioned had spawned some haters due to the crazy cast of characters

on Jun. 16 2015 at 1:38 pm
Independent_Dreamer BRONZE, Salem, Oregon
2 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
All the things that were once forgotten scream for help in dreams.
Elias Canetti

wow! this is really an amazing example of how you can talk anything and make it art! even a video game!