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Hoss Race

Long shot prospect
named “Reject Hoss”
bedecked with sweat.

He fell to last
‘till he passed gas
so fast, he flew!

He ran with ease.
At Jockey’s  prod,
he squeezed in front!

Forty to one,
odds he won was
pure fun for Hoss.
 



Inspired by Dr. Ram's Than- Bauk contest.
written 8/6/11

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 9/9/2011 6:54:00 PM

I can see the old boy picking up speed. A winner in more ways than one!

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer

Date: 8/16/2011 2:24:00 PM

Robert-I almost forgot to tell you about DelMar :) Well, I found a 39/1-Yvette's Magic-and threw on a couple of bucks. She came in last. :( O'Well...luckily I bet on a few good jockeys and they made me come out ahead overall. It was a beautiful track-I can't wait to go again. And maybe they'll be on "Old Hoss" for me to bet on next time. Thanks again for your fun poem :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/12/2011 4:24:00 PM

Good luck in Dr. Ram's contest..Interesting to say the least..Thanks for stopping by...Sara

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/12/2011 4:11:00 AM

this is a winner for me, jack.. so excitement-packed! :) huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/11/2011 9:39:00 PM

Hey, you made it into a little tale using four of them. Good one for the races!

Tim B

Date: 8/11/2011 7:54:00 PM

This was really great Robert, very humorous but so clever with the way you handled the rhyme scheme. Had me laughing a lot though :)

Gary Fields

Date: 8/9/2011 4:37:00 PM

A nice come from behind tale...very well written and hard to beat! This poem give's me a knee jerk reaction! Keep the write-up, up! Thank's for the Angle comment! I missed that one! A favorite also, Your friend in the pen/G.FIELDS

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/7/2011 7:43:00 PM

The very best that I have found entered in this contest. I am sure it will be a big winner. Joyce

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 8/7/2011 2:42:00 PM

This one's a gas (pardon the pun!). Entertaining write, Bob. Good luck in the contest. Robert.

Jack Horne

Date: 8/7/2011 10:41:00 AM

LOL, lovely picture this one conjures up!!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/6/2011 11:17:00 PM

Good day Robert, how is all? What a race this turned out to be. I truly have a bet on this poem..lol.. Good luck in the contest,..Linda

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer

Date: 8/6/2011 11:08:00 PM

Awesome Robert! Very clever!!! I'm heading to Del Mar on Wednesday...and I'll put a couple bucks on a 40/1 (or a horse named Hoss, if there is one) in honor of your poem-why not? :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/6/2011 11:05:00 PM

Thanks for the entry, Robert

Date: 8/6/2011 11:03:00 PM

Got a chuckle out of this one. The language style works well to convey your thoughts. Best wishes in the contest. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen