Reversal

Standing on higher ground
A seemingly insurmountable advantage
He slashes recklessly thinking the contest
Had been preordained in his favor
Smiling, laughing, taunting
As he looks down upon the opposition
Gloating - their inferior position
Their futile approach becomes less so
When, amidst a wild, un-gamely, taunting slash
He opens a gash on his own leg
And falls to the lower ground
His eyes level with their feet