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Paean

Disguised as a horse, Walked the rim of the track Stepping onto the hippodrome There was no turning back Zeus, piqued by this folly Turned proud steed into donkey At the wire annoyed spectators Might think him an ass?

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/24/2017 4:09:00 PM

Very witty and cerebral poem, Mikki. It feels good to have another soul one's intellect. Raise the consciousness bar, so to speak. You have such a beautiful mind, by logical extension, so must your soul be also. Touche poem. Keep the love and knowledge flowing. Love and more love to you and yours.

Michelle Mac Donald
Date: 6/26/2017 7:27:00 PM

"Apollo Atepomarus" ("the great horseman" or "possessing a great horse")=> Celtic epithets. I don't believe Zeus, especially not Apollo, would appreciate this write.:( Thanks for your kind comment, Freddie!!!

Daver Austin

Date: 9/29/2016 12:10:00 PM

I missed this one, Mikki, probably because I didn't understand it - DUH! Explain please, but be kind. Hug-a-whamo! daver

Michelle Mac Donald
Date: 9/30/2016 9:03:00 AM

Ah, you and Ellen...my good conscience.:) She's sending homemade cards, inserting clips of poetical nuances... "Calm down and be Still, Brother Mind." :))I will listen to my dearest friends. Explain this poem...An Apollo making fun of one of his muses...Crap, I guess it had a boomerang effect? Mikki needs for her joie de vie to return? It will always here.:) Grizzly...no make that, panda hugs to you, Love, Mikki

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/25/2013 11:22:00 PM

Hi Michelle, , I did not want to leave you out of my Happy Jolly Momment.. Sending you a Christmas Carol.... -- Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh HEY! :) <-- You got to love it I do hope you sang with me... Goodnight my friend... LINDA

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/24/2012 8:14:00 PM

Michelle, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 8/5/2012 9:06:00 AM

well I ache all over and I'm so tired and it's still morning I sure feel like an aged crone..pout! Write me a poem please..with sugar! with chocolate sauce!!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2012 9:49:00 PM

hey, this is second animal poem I am seeing tonight. Is there an animal theme contest going on? I enjoyed this one, Michelle. So nice to see you posting.