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Winning by a Nose

Blacksmiths make a horse's shoes. 
That's certainly not news,
but who do you suppose
made the horse's nose...
so far out of proportion,
a preposterous distortion?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Goldsmith Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM
I enjoyed reading your creative "Winning by a Nose" write. A big nose wins the race/game. Winner by a nose. Hahaha!!! Have a fun day writing away..............
Crandall Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Haha, right - the biggest nose wins!
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