Paean

Disguised as a horse,
Walked the rim of the track
Stepping onto the hippodrome
There was no turning back
Zeus, piqued by this folly
Turned proud steed into donkey
At the wire annoyed spectators
Might think him an ass?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 4:09 PM
Very witty and cerebral poem, Mikki. It feels good to have another soul one's intellect. Raise the consciousness bar, so to speak. You have such a beautiful mind, by logical extension, so must your soul be also. Touche poem. Keep the love and knowledge flowing. Love and more love to you and yours.
Mac Donald Avatar
June 26, 2017 at 7:27 PM
"Apollo Atepomarus" ("the great horseman" or "possessing a great horse")=> Celtic epithets. I don't believe Zeus, especially not Apollo, would appreciate this write.:( Thanks for your kind comment, Freddie!!!
Austin Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 12:10 PM
I missed this one, Mikki, probably because I didn't understand it - DUH! Explain please, but be kind. Hug-a-whamo! daver
Mac Donald Avatar
September 30, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Ah, you and Ellen...my good conscience.:) She's sending homemade cards, inserting clips of poetical nuances... "Calm down and be Still, Brother Mind." :))I will listen to my dearest friends. Explain this poem...An Apollo making fun of one of his muses...Crap, I guess it had a boomerang effect? Mikki needs for her joie de vie to return? It will always here.:) Grizzly...no make that, panda hugs to you, Love, Mikki
A   Avatar
December 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM
Hi Michelle, , I did not want to leave you out of my Happy Jolly Momment.. Sending you a Christmas Carol.... -- Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh HEY! :) <-- You got to love it I do hope you sang with me... Goodnight my friend... LINDA
A   Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Michelle, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD
Guzzi Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 9:06 AM
well I ache all over and I'm so tired and it's still morning I sure feel like an aged crone..pout! Write me a poem please..with sugar! with chocolate sauce!!!
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2012 at 9:49 PM
hey, this is second animal poem I am seeing tonight. Is there an animal theme contest going on? I enjoyed this one, Michelle. So nice to see you posting.
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