Kristo’s outstretched hands

called wagers

from memory.

Loot for luck.
Slasher’s clamped to draw blood.

Right-feet sharp,

steely & divine.

Double-edged.
Gallus gallus, pretty as

Miss Universe

strut with raised feathers:

crimson & black.
The clamour dies.

A perfect bloodline

of currencies flying over heads.

A battle royale in the circular pit.
Soltada! Presto! Logro! Pago! 
Sentensyador’s verdict as cruel.

A bird’s eye as traitors.

Two cocks fighting: striving

for Christ and the palm of glory.