Break Maiden

He neatly won the race hands down.
It was the gelding's break maiden.
He secured the coveted crown.
He neatly won the race hands down.
Triumphant smile, no frown. No frown!
Both horse and jockey wreath-laden!
He neatly won the race hands down.
It was the gelding's break maiden.
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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 9:41 PM
I love horses and this is a fine triolet Linda. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo
Fowler Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 5:39 AM
Nice to see you here Connie. I appreciate the congrats and supportive words. Linda
Goldsmith Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Congratulations on your win. A fun write. I really enjoyed reading this one. Have a fun/blessed day writing away......
Fowler Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Hey sweet Paula. Thanks for visiting and for the congrats. I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Linda
Seeker Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 7:01 AM
Wow! Where the champagne? Congrats on your win, Linda
Fowler Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 7:10 AM
Many thanks for the visit my friend. Wait while I get the flutes ;) Linda
May Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 12:58 AM
Very nicely penned Linda, Congrats on your win
Fowler Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 6:09 AM
Many thanks for the placement Joseph. An interesting and fun contest! Linda
La France Avatar
August 24, 2022 at 2:08 PM
Linda, well done Triolet and congratulations on your win in the contest ~
Fowler Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 6:07 AM
Thank you Constance. Linda
Romios Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 12:25 PM
Linda! Greatly written, wow! My fingers crossed for a big win. Have a wonderful summer’s day. Panagiota xxx
Romios Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Linda, you kill me-))) You are a delight, plus! Panagiota xxx
Fowler Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 1:23 PM
Hi Pangie my friend. Many thanks for your read and for your crossed fingers (don't hurt yourself - teehee). Linda
Baker Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 8:25 AM
Great entry and a fine Triolet, Linda. Good luck! Bill
Fowler Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 9:55 AM
You are too kind my friend. Thanks for the visit! Linda Alice
Wolf Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Much nicer than being an 'Iron Maiden,' ala Margaret Thatcher. lol. 'Course, she had a lot of horse sense. :) gw
Fowler Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 8:10 AM
With all her faults, I liked the gal! LOL Thanks for the visit gw. :) laf
Sands Avatar
August 20, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Smoothly written. Great one. Well done :)
Fowler Avatar
August 20, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Many thanks Heidi. I appreciate the visit and nice comment :) Linda
Rose  Avatar
August 20, 2022 at 10:16 AM
with a winning horse and a great Jockey how can you go wrong, a very skillful poem well done dear Linda, winning wishes xo
Fowler Avatar
August 20, 2022 at 10:24 AM
Many thanks Vie my friend. hugs, Linda
Mccann Avatar
August 19, 2022 at 4:10 PM
I love the triumphant smile! Elizabeth
Fowler Avatar
August 19, 2022 at 4:37 PM
Hello Elizabeth. Thank you for your visit and nice comment. :) Linda
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