Thoroughbred Heroes

TO: My many heroes I have watched win Heroes you have been to me, THOROUGHBREDS! Painted in colors of bright chestnut reds. Your Finely tuned muscles gleaming in the sun As on racetracks you strived to be "THE ONE"! Your manes and tails became waving sails As you hugged those racetrack rails. You made use of your piston stroke strides As jockeys riding you thrilled to the rides. You were fiery flames to the finish line ends With your flags flying as you rounded the bends. Seabiscuit, Man O' War, Secretariat whomever you be You will always be Thoroughbred heroes in history! You all possessed the "Look of Eagles" in your eyes And in your chests you carried the "Heart that Tries". I felt the same about Funny Cide and Smarty Jones. All were my heroes wish I could have "taken them home"!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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