21st prompt YoughaltheJust: Sherlock Holmes is an excellent swordsman.
Sword
A street,
an unlit street,
a doctor walking home.
Dark shadows where the worst of men might roam
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A step,
a blocking step,
the doctor thus confined.
He turns…two further ne'er-do-wells behind
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A blow,
a coward's blow
against the doctor's cane.
He tries to keep his balance, tries in vain.
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A grudge,
a long held grudge,
a fellow blackguard jailed.
It's Sherlock Holmes to blame for projects failed
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Two knives,
two wicked knives
are juggled palm to palm.
It's clear he means to do the doctor harm
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A strike,
a lightning strike,
both knives are swept away
in Sherlock Holmes' fine swordsmanship display.
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A flight,
a rapid flight,
three villains show their heels,
aware how outperformed and outclassed feels.
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A hand,
a gentle hand,
the doctor's on his feet
and heading for the warmth of Baker Street.
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