A Pleasant Memory

I learnt to ride
many years ago,
upon a mare
who was rather slow!
Dear old Fruitgum
became a great chum,
each Saturday hack,
riding shotgun at the back!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Freeman Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Brian, Cool to see a great poem in the winner circle. Agape, Moses
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM
this truly is a cute little pleasant memory for us to read! Congrats on your win, Brian.
Taylor Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Congrats on your win, Brian. Excellent piece. Nice going. Ralph
Horne Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 2:38 PM
Many congrats on your win, Brian : )
Sweetheart Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Congrats Brian on your excellent win in the horse contest with this exciting entry.. perfect in rhyme and story full of adventure too..enjoy luv..
Brown Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Congratulations and thank you for supporting my contest Brian. Love, Carol
La France Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Good old Fruitgum, a great name for a horse, best of luck with this poem, now regarding your most recent blog, on your daughters being your blooms. . .my rose, resides in heaven, so I know what you mean~~
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