Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

California Chrome

Tonight they held the Belmont Stakes
And California Chrome
Was thought to be the one to bring
A triple trophy home.

He'd won the Derby, Preakness, too
And he was in contention
To win the Triple Crown at last - 
That sure was the intention.

Alas, the horse did not succeed;
The pressure must have tripped him,
For he slowed down despite the fact
The jockey clearly whipped him.

So now it's thirty-seven years
Without a Triple Crown
And those whose hopes were highest
Must be feeling pretty down.

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Trevor Mcleod July 2, 2014 at 2:17 PM Another well worded poem. I like how you've chosen a News story to write about. They can become classics. Well done!

Robert Pettit June 9, 2014 at 12:40 AM Nice poetic way to describe how many ticket holders were disappointed with the results of the race.

Faye Gibson June 8, 2014 at 4:45 PM I so wanted him to win and be the complete rags to riches story...at least in horse country. Good write.

Tim Smith June 7, 2014 at 11:03 PM It is very hard to win the triple crown especially with so many fresh horses entering the Belmont...good one Ilene....hugs Tim

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2014 at 10:34 PM hey, I just saw something about a race horse when I was on google. I guess this is what you are referring to. Poor horse. he is not going to have a clue why people are not pampering him come morning!