Harry Horsman Poet Rhyme

Rainbow

That night was the end of Jim’s career
warned he carried a vicious left hook,
an able-bodied man from Kashmir
read Jim’s weakness like an info book.

Yet Jim took him to the second round
and was leading by a single point,
but when over confident he found
let him through his guard and rocked the joint.

Jim didn’t hear the Referee’s count
when victim to a rapid combo,
just stars as city lights from the mount
as he groped for his mouth shield; Rainbow.

© Harry J Horsman  2018

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Vladislav Raven November 18, 2018 at 8:35 AM Hi Harry, This is such a unique take on the contest Harry. I am sure Craig said he didn't want the usual cliches on the rainbow. You have followed through with an excellent write my friend. Loved the content. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend always....Mike.

Andrea Dietrich November 10, 2018 at 6:28 PM Just back to say hello. I noticed i had seen all your recent poems . Let me check out just one more but it's a Ku, so I am sure i read it. i would never miss your haiku!!

Anil Deo November 4, 2018 at 1:18 PM Great to read a unique poem ... I apologize I have been MIA; missing. Anil

Andrea Dietrich November 2, 2018 at 6:29 PM I agree with Arthur, this is so original and creative! Very well done, harry

Brandy Nicole November 1, 2018 at 7:12 PM Poor Jim. It sounds like he will be seeing stars and many colors of the rainbow- for a while. Your thoughts did bring a smile. :) Brandy

Arthur Vaso October 31, 2018 at 6:22 AM What I love about this, is how creative and original it is, great poetry!

Pashang Salehi October 29, 2018 at 4:05 PM Never had that rainbow interpretation... very nice.

Winged Warrior October 29, 2018 at 7:25 AM Very well rendered my friend...ready for a win, Harry...love & light...^WW^

Lindsay Laurie October 28, 2018 at 9:50 PM G'day Harry ... nicely written and rhymed Harry. In boxing, there's always one better somewhere - thanks Mate - Lindsay

Ravi Sathasivam October 28, 2018 at 6:18 AM Excellent. Well penned. and very creative too. Thanks for sharing it.

Laura Leiser October 27, 2018 at 6:43 PM What an unexpected and unusual approach to the contest theme, Harry! I really liked this...so creative! Good luck in the contest. :)

Mystic Rose Rose October 27, 2018 at 5:29 PM that is a different kind of rainbow he saw. Nice one, it will win for originality I'm sure, Have a great evening

Tom Cunningham October 27, 2018 at 1:38 AM Love your take on the contest theme Harry. Good luck. Tom.

Lawrence Sharp October 26, 2018 at 11:13 PM As a great boxing fan, I particularly like this one. Very nice write, Champ.

Eve Roper October 26, 2018 at 10:31 PM a left, a right,a left, a right to throw a hook punch and uppercut Punch, I would hear my father say when he would sit and watch boxing.. good write, Harry, luck in the contest.

Vijay Pandit October 26, 2018 at 5:58 PM This is most definitely the only poem in the contest that paints beyond ordinary description of a rainbow. Kudos for your originality. Best for a win, Harry.