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Ode to a Twentieth Century Icon

Welcome to Part 10 of my Mr. Ed series, where we further explore the legacy of this horse, whose influence continues to reverberate through the ages. 

Devastated, distracted, what can I do? 
The New York Times, read "Made into Glue". 
So deep is my remorse, 
Mr. Ed, my favorite horse.

A humble soul, he would not talk,
if he had nothing to say when taken to walk.
I speak of Mr. Ed, of course,
a noble man (or horse).

They took him to water, but did they think 
that the gentle soul would ever drink
in response to force?
Mr. Ed, my favorite horse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Wolf Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
O. I'm coming unglued here.
Crandall Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
lol!
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 1:11 PM
So was this one of your favorite TV shows back then? I really liked Leave it to Beaver and Bewitched.
Wolf Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
What about 'Shock Theater,' guys?
Crandall Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Actually, I think I watched something else when it came on - I just mainly remember the theme song, which gives me a rhyme (horse and of course - lol). I think I watched Gilligan's Island more.
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Cute! You actually have 9 earlier parts?
Crandall Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Thanks, Andrea. I can remember only 2 other ones I wrote about Mr. Ed, but with my memory, there may be more - lol.
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