Jack Horne Poet Triolet

Taurus V Toro

He'd lived for fighting! In the ring,
the matador was hailed as brave.
They said he was the bull fight king.
He'd lived for fighting in the ring. 
But then he lost, one day in spring -
his birthday - trampled to his grave.
He'd lived! For fighting in the ring, 
the matador was hailed as brave!

written 9th May, for Andrea's Triolet contest

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Darlene De Beaulieu July 10, 2019 at 6:50 PM Hello Jack Horne, I would root for the bull. I have seen bull fights 5 in a roll and I did not enjoy them. Have you seen a bull fight? if so what are your thoughts? Havea nice evening my friend.

Jan Allison May 17, 2019 at 6:14 PM jack you nailed this one I love your unique take on the taurus theme and thats no bull!:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier May 17, 2019 at 2:41 PM Well crafted, Jack. Congrats on your silver medal finish.

Kim Rodrigues May 15, 2019 at 7:49 PM Very nice, Jack! Congrats!

Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2019 at 6:32 PM So happy to read this gem and see it is ranked so high Jack. It is wonderful and deserving! Congratulations! : ) xxoo

William Kelii Kekaula May 15, 2019 at 6:24 PM Jack, knew this one of yours will be placed in the top category, Congrats to your high placement in the contest my friend, Aloha wk

Andrea Dietrich May 15, 2019 at 5:29 PM Jack, you captured my heart with this one since I adore your horoscope sign AND I love the history of Spain and its famous matadors and "EL TORO" MUY BUENO. Congrats.

Jennifer Proxenos May 14, 2019 at 1:53 PM I have read a great many triolet poems, but your poem is so different - very thought provoking - all the best in the contest Jack. Hugs, Jennifer.

William Kelii Kekaula May 13, 2019 at 1:02 PM Delightful gem of a triolet, good luck Jack, Aloha wk

Nette Onclaud May 10, 2019 at 11:46 AM a different spiel on the theme, jack... i've seen bullfights in madrid, but ended up leaving the stadium... wonderfully scribed!... huggs

Paul Callus May 10, 2019 at 6:22 AM As the saying goes: those who live by the sword....! This is a very good Triolet, my friend. A winner in my eyes. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick May 9, 2019 at 4:34 PM Sad to read of a famous El Matador that died in the ring or was gored and died later from his injury/injuries. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara

P.S. Awtry May 9, 2019 at 2:54 PM Bravo! I toyed with something with Taurus, too—but had to just give up my failed attempts. You succeeded! The tale of a matador! Best of luck in the contest!