b129 (11.5-2.2025): when gladiator falls

when gladiator falls

by notta glad

 

alternative title: next man up

 

when gladiator falls

when the fans ‘gasp!’ then sigh

when it’s the next man up

when carried-off to die

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·       yes, the fans will mourn (for a second or two)… right up-until play resumes.
·       those who know you intimately might visit, at the hospital… prior to drinks with friends.
·       at the wake, they’ll view the corpse and believe that your death was for a good cause (before doing shots, crying & laughing).
·       after the funeral… the reception.
 
next man up.
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martino, j. (11-5-2.2025). next man up. book 129: i believe. © 2025 by wellnesseducation.us