Linda Jackson Poet I do not know?

In Memory of the Racehorse

Long legged, refined;
               An explosive turn of foot
               Racing to survive.

               Winners applauded; 
               Losers are soon forgotten
               A bloody business. 

               The rejects die young;
               no mercy being shown, slain
               Such a tragic end

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Andrea Dietrich February 22, 2014 at 4:40 PM so sad, I can see you really love horses. This reminds me of Black Beauty.

Robert Pettit January 22, 2014 at 5:35 PM If they don't win, place, or show, they usually end up as meat for the big cats at the zoo. Good write.

James Kelley January 1, 2014 at 4:57 PM This really tugged my heartstrings... beautifully scribed . ...btw, I'm not usually too much of a fan of haiku, because of their obvious restriction...but you do them quite well. Talent.

Jon A Cavanaugh November 21, 2013 at 11:09 PM I love poems about animals even the sad ones. Very well worded poem. Great message. Thanks for sharing.