Give Credit

The horse just won the Triple Crown;
Hard work and perseverance
Resulted in a victory
With little interference.

The training, grooming, practicing
All led up to the win
And now the celebrations
Must be ready to begin.

The jockey surely earned his pay,
A trophy his reward
But he gave credit, looking up,
To “Dios,” or the Lord.

Acknowledging a deity
Diminishes, to me,
The efforts which have been expended
Exponentially.

And if one’s prayers are answered
When the finish line is crossed,
What does it say to those who prayed
But still, their horses lost?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wolf Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 6:22 PM
Ha, ha, ha! Believe it or not -- I can hardly believe it myself -- I found myself praying for a horse named 'Kelso' to win the Triple Crown, way back in the day. (I think he won) … By age 20, I guess, I realized that there are better things to pray for --- like yet another fine poem from Ilene Bauer!! :) gw
Johnson Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 2:31 PM
I'm speechless, You wrapped this up so perfectly. The whole praying for our side thing is, well, personal, I guess. :)
Rigoler Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 8:08 PM
I share the point of your poem, Ilene. And though I am a believer, I doubt God interferes with so banal as a horse race. As always clearly written. / M
Michael Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 12:04 PM
Work harder next time...An interesting observation...Nice one...All the best ilene
Vaso Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 12:01 AM
The only ones who give credit, are not god, but visa, master-card and American express! Loved this poem!!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 8:30 PM
'My prayer was stronger than yours?'Just joking... I get your point in this perfectly rhymed piece Ilene. Still, I find myself giving credit to the man upstairs! : )
Leffanta Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 7:42 PM
Answer: Neigh! (Competing prayers for peace in Jerusalem have not made any difference at all over THOUSANDS of years!) Well done! Aloha! Rico
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