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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 7/10/2019 6:50:00 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.
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Date: 5/17/2019 6:14:00 PM
jack you nailed this one I love your unique take on the taurus theme and thats no bull!:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/17/2019 2:41:00 PM
Well crafted, Jack. Congrats on your silver medal finish.
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Date: 5/15/2019 7:49:00 PM
Very nice, Jack! Congrats!
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Date: 5/15/2019 6:32:00 PM
So happy to read this gem and see it is ranked so high Jack. It is wonderful and deserving! Congratulations! : ) xxoo
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Date: 5/15/2019 6:24:00 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
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Date: 5/15/2019 5:29:00 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.
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Date: 5/14/2019 1:53:00 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.
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Date: 5/13/2019 1:02:00 PM
Delightful gem of a triolet, good luck Jack, Aloha wk
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Date: 5/10/2019 11:46:00 AM
a different spiel on the theme, jack... i've seen bullfights in madrid, but ended up leaving the stadium... wonderfully scribed!... huggs
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Date: 5/10/2019 6:22:00 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
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Date: 5/9/2019 4:34:00 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
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Date: 5/9/2019 2:54:00 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!
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