Big Top Polka Dots

knabstrup starstruck
                                     a galloping galaxy 

                                      polka dot ponies







*Knabstrup Horse - Knabstrupper, a Danish breed of spotted horse 
  often used in circuses for their striking coats.

*haiku form with poetic license

01/18/19

For Edward Ibeh's 
Polka Dots Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Onderisin Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 8:14 AM
Thanks for this succinct, intriguing write, Maureen. Your poetic instincts and works are outstanding. Peace, Gary P.S. Forgive me for accidentally deleting your feedback for my "Like those still waters"; I'm what one would call technically challenged.
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February 17, 2019 at 8:33 AM
Thank you Gary, for your generous warm feedback, and for visiting my page. I have fat fingers on the touchscreen too ;) I will visit it again :) Have a lovely day! xomo
Dutta Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 5:29 AM
A galloping poem on polka dots. Love.
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February 2, 2019 at 7:24 AM
Thank you Anisha :) xomo!
Chan Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 9:52 PM
Two thumbs, or four hooves, up!
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January 30, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Thank you Bernard! I'm pleased with this one ;) xomo
Proxenos Avatar
January 25, 2019 at 10:59 PM
A galloping galaxy of polka dot ponies, what more beautuful a vison could one wish for. I adore horses! Great write. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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January 26, 2019 at 8:01 AM
I know right! ;p Hugs & Giggles, thank you Jennifer, xomo!
Y. Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 11:10 PM
Hi Maureen, I love horses from a far. I hope to get enough nerve to actually ride one. Good one for the contest theme. I wish you the best of luck in contest:-) Alexis
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January 25, 2019 at 7:57 AM
Hi! :) I did some riding in my younger years, one of best feelings ever, especially catching air <3 but my little butt's been so broke the thought of a trot makes me wince ;) xomo
Messina Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 8:15 AM
Love horses :) Nice!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 8:34 AM
Me too ;) Thank you Charles! xomo
One Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:32 AM
Oooh... Nice one Mo
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:51 AM
Merci mon ami :) xomo!
Callus Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:29 AM
Lovely and creative, Maureen! gl in the contest. Regards // paul
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January 19, 2019 at 8:50 AM
Thank you Paul :)) xomo!
Allison Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:17 AM
What a unique take on the contest theme:-) hugs Jan xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:49 AM
Thank you Jan :) xomo!
Faulkner Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 12:03 AM
OMG - have to get me some polka dot ponies now!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:32 AM
Lol! I wish ;p xomo!
Sands Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 5:33 PM
What a fun poem to read today! :)
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January 19, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Thank you Heidi! Enchanté <3 xomo
Bavington  Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 4:50 PM
How exciting. Good luck in contest. Nicely done.
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January 19, 2019 at 8:23 AM
Thank you Bette! :)) xomo
Awtry Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 4:27 PM
Polka dot ponies in the circus!!! Love it :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:23 AM
:))) Thank you! xomo
Smith Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 4:16 PM
Great, clever entry Maureen, best wishes...
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January 19, 2019 at 8:22 AM
Thank you Charlie :) xomo!
Rose  Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 2:29 PM
I love horses of all kinds but these sound spectacular, lovely entry Maureen gl in the contest
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:21 AM
I love all kinds of horses too ;) Thank you Pixie! xomo
Green Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 1:59 PM
Striking coats in a striking poem. :)
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January 18, 2019 at 2:03 PM
Thank you my friend! :) xomo <3
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