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More Than An Athlete - Secretariat

"more than an athlete" from the moment of birth you stood tall with balance and strength you ran strong for the love of freedom you were above all it wasn't that you were a champion to rule no other compared or could sing your song trumpets sounded for you to hear at that moment the sword was near more than an athlete you remain Secretariat three fine races were yours for the winning demonstrating power excellence endurance you set both stage and show from the beginning with fullness of wonderment heart and eagerness to this day your legacy is held with reverence although one other ran your race to fame your body of strength is a burning flame more than an athlete you remain Secretariat SkyWatcher - 05-28-17 Secretariat March 30 1970 to October 4 1989 Triple Crown Winner June 9 1973

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Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/31/2017 7:49:00 AM

Thank you for bringing back to life this famed Triple Crown Winner. I've heard his praises sung before, but never in such a wonderful way:) Amitiés

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/31/2017 4:23:00 PM

Good Evening Anne-Marie. Thank You Thank You. He was before my time but I love his story and the wonder of him. There will never be another like him ever. I watch his story in videos on the web. His story is beautiful. Thank you for seeing this. Have a wonderful night.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/30/2017 11:35:00 AM

I love horses, Lisa, but I see that you are an even bigger horse lover than I! This lovely tribute is proof of that. ~ Regards // paul

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/30/2017 1:28:00 PM

Hello Paul. To the end of time (lol) but true. Thank you for such generosity. I could watch him in video all day. His story is amazing. He was amazing. Have a wonderful night. I'm sorry I'm slow at responding and turning to pages. I've been on slow mode.

Maria Williams

Date: 5/30/2017 1:33:00 AM

Such a lovely tribute Lisa to such an amazing majestic animal. I for one do not know of this horse, but he sounds like he was wonderful.

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/30/2017 1:26:00 PM

Hello Maria. Thank you very much. He was amazing. I was too young when he ran his races but I see on on the web in videos. There will never be another like him. Have a wonderful day. I will see you on your page soon. Stay well.

Chris Green

Date: 5/29/2017 7:22:00 AM

What a beautiful poem for a beautiful and amazing animal. I remember the races with Secretariat and how I found it stunning that a horse could become a superstar to so many, enthusiast and otherwise. Every once in a while something comes along to remind us that wonders still happen, this horse was one of those wonders. Beautifully done Lisa.

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/29/2017 8:58:00 AM

Morning Chris. Hope your weekend went well. Thank you so much. I don't remember the races live but I live them through the web and videos. Yes, he was amazing and always will be. We will never see another like him. I could watch him and his story all day long. Yes, also you make me smile because he is a superstar. How grand is that. Very. Have a wonderful day. Thanks again for such support and generosity. I will catch up soon with your entries.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/29/2017 2:30:00 AM

Excellent and a beautiful poem. Lovely tribute. Thanks for sharing it.

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/29/2017 6:36:00 AM

Morning Ravi. It is I who thanks you. I hope this day finds you well. Thank you for your generosity. I love the story of Secretariat. Have a wonderful day. I will see you on your page.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/28/2017 11:14:00 PM

Hi Lisa, I agree with Rick, this is a well written tribute to a great champion. Well done. A without a doubt seven:-)Alexis

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/29/2017 6:34:00 AM

Good Morning Alexis. Thank you for your generosity. Never is it taken lightly. Yes, what a champion Secretariat was and always will be. I'm sorry it takes me long to reply and respond. I'm on slow mode once again. Have a wonderful morning and day. I will see you on your page.

White Wolf

Date: 5/28/2017 11:05:00 PM

A lovely tribute to a great champion, Lisa! Thoroughly enjoyed the read!

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/29/2017 6:31:00 AM

You bet a great champion. Hello White Wolf. Top of the evening to you. There will never be another like him. I hope this day finds you well. Have a wonderful night. I will see you on your page. I'm sorry it takes me forever to reply.

Old Man Emu

Date: 5/28/2017 4:26:00 PM

Lovely tribute Lisa, love these powerful animals, so majestic. Enjoyed the read, Regards, Craig

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/29/2017 6:28:00 AM

Good Morning Craig. I hope this day finds you well. Thank you for your generosity. Yes, they are powerful and majestic. Secretariat proved that and continues to prove that. Enjoy the morning. I will see you on your page soon.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/28/2017 3:29:00 PM

Lisa, this is such a beautiful poem, one can feel your love for horses in this poem, so lovely!

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/29/2017 6:25:00 AM

Good Morning Arthur. Thank you so much. I'm glad that feeling came through. Honestly. What a champion in every way was and always will be Secretariat. Enjoy the morning and day I will see you soon on your page.

Darren White

Date: 5/28/2017 12:08:00 PM

Lisa, Lisa, Lisa. Such a beautiful poem, I have no words for it. Here, my dear friend, your Free Verse rules, just the way you want to. This has that gentle dignity and the love for horses that I expect from you.

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/28/2017 1:14:00 PM

Good Evening Mr. Penguin. Yes, Mr. Penguin. (lol) Darren, now it is I who have no words. Honestly. Thank you from the heart. When thinking of Secretariat and his greatness and his legacy it brings tears to the eyes. He was before my time but I love and know of his story and the all of him. There will never be such another like him ever. Have a wonderful night and a million thank yous for your beautiful and generous review. Later Penguin

Jan Allison

Date: 5/28/2017 11:23:00 AM

what a beautiful tribute Lisa:-) hugs Jan xx

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/28/2017 1:07:00 PM

Good Afternoon Jan. Hi. Thank you so much. When thinking of Secretariat tears and emotion flow of his greatness and being. I very much appreciate your continued generosity. Have a wonderful night. I will see you on your page.

Tim Smith

Date: 5/28/2017 10:20:00 AM

So much heart shone out of that beautiful horse. A true champion. A wonderful poem Lisa.

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/28/2017 1:05:00 PM

Hi Tim. I hope this day finds you well. You bet a true champion. One of a kind and one to which we will never see again. He was before my time but his story is timeless and ageless. Thank you ever so much. Have a great night. I will see you on your page.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/28/2017 10:11:00 AM

He was certainly a special horse. Your poem does his memory justice, Lisa:)

Lisa Ricci
Date: 5/28/2017 1:04:00 PM

Hello Daniel. Thank you very much. Yes, he was. He was before my time but I know and love his story and legacy. I am honored by your generosity. Have a wonderful night.