Victory

The Jockey tasted victory

In the last leg of the race
As the horse picked up her pace
And the favourite took first place
By the nose upon her face.


For Brian’s contest:   “Rhyme Time”

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 31, 2011 at 6:10 PM
MARGARET, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week.. take care and have yourself a safe and fun Halloween night,..p.d.
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October 31, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Congratulations on your well deserving poetry being featured this week Margaret. Love, Carol
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October 31, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Congrats Margaret on featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful write to share with luv..
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February 1, 2010 at 12:41 PM
You sure chose the right title here Margaret. I am so happy this won as I found it delightful. Congratulations! Blessings, Connie
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January 20, 2010 at 2:08 PM
Congratulations on placing in Brian's eap contest!
Dietrich Avatar
January 20, 2010 at 1:23 PM
don't think I congratulated you yet. I loved this one, so playful.
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January 19, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Hey, Margaret! Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Rhyme Time" Contest! Great job! Peace, Audrey
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January 19, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Very good. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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January 19, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Nice eap rhyme, Margaret. I like the visions created by these words... Nice! Lovingly, Dane Ann
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January 18, 2010 at 7:41 AM
I loved this delightful entry! Congratulations on this well deserved win!! ~ love, Carrie
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January 18, 2010 at 5:51 AM
My wife esp. is an avid horse fan. she esp. loved this one, Margaret. Thanks from her too!
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January 18, 2010 at 4:21 AM
Congratulations Margaret, on your placement in Brian Strand's “Rhyme Time” contest with this wonderful Victory eap poem. It's easy to see why you did so well. Your poetic light is bright. Smiles, DAS-J
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January 17, 2010 at 4:49 PM
nice one Margaret! Congratulations on your win.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Congrats Margaret on your winning poem in Brian's contest... great theme and well written too... I just luv horses myself so I thoroughly enjoyed this read... luv.. Linda-Marie
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January 17, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Enjoyed this one. You have me smiling. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing! Karen
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January 17, 2010 at 9:34 AM
This is awesome and very original, Margaret! Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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January 17, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Clever and witty Margaret. Congratulations on your well deserved win in Brian's contest. Love, Lainie
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January 17, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Margaret.Rgds Brian .My latest contest POETRY OF THE NOUN is now open.
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January 16, 2010 at 6:29 PM
VERY good, I bet you are gonna place high with this one! Luv, andrea
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January 16, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Very clever Margaret...a woman after my own heart. I love a great horse race.
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January 16, 2010 at 12:39 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Margaret.Rgds Brian
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January 15, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Hi Margaret, A very well written poem. It paints a vivid picture with good rhyme. Enjoyed! This will make a wonderful entry in Brian's contest. Best of luck! Thanks for sharing. Love Light Patty
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January 15, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Very nice...good luck in the contest...Marty
Richards Avatar
January 15, 2010 at 5:42 PM
You did it! And did it well....this is a delightful list poem! Good luck in the contest! ~ Carrie
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January 15, 2010 at 5:33 PM
This is neat Margaret. Good luck in contest. Sincerely, Love, Moses
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