Short Derby Poems

USS Midway
Single A Home run Derby
San Diego Bay...

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derby winner cheered 
           and trophies given;
            loser limps away...

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mice roller derby 
begins at dusk in my home
… AUTUMN has arrived 



for Lauren...

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As horses gallop 
Around dirt roads 

They kick up 
Bunnies of dust 
And pebbles 
Become 
Lodged in their shoes...

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Joseph Wright of Derby
favoured by scientist was he
loving the effect of light
candle-lit paintings a typical sight...

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It's a Saturday
the first in the month of May
Kentucky Derby
The running of the roses
The first jewel in the crown
...

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Joseph known as 'Wright of Derby'
with scenes of science & industry
Versatility as an artistic ace
the Industrial Revolutionas his place...

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Whinging Willy sure felt silly
Placing a wager on a chestnut filly
Who ran around all willy nilly
Bringing up the rear in the Derby of Dilly...

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A buttery, flaky crust
Fresh cup, chopped pecans 
Brown sugar and egg with cocoa
Dash of vanilla
Bit of bourbon, hug
Bake and serve
Sweet!
...

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So swift behooves...
in challenging quest...
competitive hearts...
race their best...

A treasure to win...
one measurable test...
for equine ones..
Churchills best....

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There are some people with hats galore.
That is not the case with me.
I have just one hat, and I don’t need more.
It’s the only one I like, you see.
My favorite hat is a black suede derby....

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most serene beauty
open for the public view
the lakes tree boundaries
reflect off the crystal water
as our boat glides 
smoothly along during
the fishing derby
we are all smiles
at our great catch
sitting in our boat
gaining a tan...

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Three long years pass and now the trumpeter Sounds
As doth the hopefuls tread out upon the track 
Dreams of tomorrow now kindle in the dirt.
Kentucky Derby

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First Saturday in May
1875-2015...

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As swift behooves,
In challenging quest,
Competitive hearts,
Race their best,
A treasure to win,
One measurable test,
For equine ones,
The World's Best.


new renditions to have compared later. This is with As starting out on first line....

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Knock Knock
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Knock knock
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Knock knock
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knock knock
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KNOCK! KNOCK!

Exasperated farsighted man glaring at his derby hat on the hall tree...

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Diminutive dwarf donned a dark dapper derby
Enthusing excitable elf’s electric eel’s energy
Following frenzied faerie’s forever frills and fantasy
Garnishing gremlin and gargoyle’s grassy greenery
Holding hostage history’s hysterical hideous Henry....

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Five Fun Footles for Contest
6/10/2015

Herby's
Derby

Horse Run
For Fun

Jockey?
Not me

Too fat?
Just that

Find Jim
He's slim

Or Nort
He's short

Jim should
Ride good

Get Jim
Need him

Have horse ?
Of course

Horse race
First place...

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Hidden Face Man of Des Moines was carrying his steed to Derby Town.
It’s the oddest sight, agreed a jokester, a monkey, a duck and a clown.
Onlookers wanted to take a peek, for it is not a matter of course
When you see a man in a turban carrying a brown upside down horse....

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became 
an emotional 
demolition derby
stunt driver
learning to 
maneuver  
through out the
mood swing
triggers spread 
out through out 
the track 
nearly escaping 
explosions each 
and every day 
near emotional
death experiences 
became the norm 
occupational 
hazards...

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Today is Derby Day 
It is a big day in Kentucky
I have never attended,
but I try to watch each year

I love to see the dresses
and the fancy hats
and the beautiful, strong
horses give their all

It is a special day that people
in other states may not
think is a big deal
but I love Derby Day...

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Haberdasher’s Thoughts


The haberdasher has
that season of the year
he rids his racks, his bins
of oddments.
I have no season of the year
like that. 
Today, or any day, a derby, 
spats or chrome-tipped cane
can shuffle out from stock.
I have no choice. 
I have to offer counter space.


Donal Mahoney...

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most serene beauty
open for the public view
the lake's tree boundries reflect off the crystal water
as our boat glides smoothly along during the fishing derby
we are all smiles at our great catch
sitting in our boat gaining a tan


p.s.
i love the beauty and peacefulness of the lake.
 it helps to clear my mind....

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The

Merseyside derby 

The Red Peril

For every Blue

Even Bluer after 90 minute's 

The tortured fan's faces grimace 

Children cry on the long road home

This is not the 1st and it won't be our last 

But we are born Everton Blue

It's in our D.N.A

Tomorrow is another Day

To face Red Enemy Fire

Thank the Lord for Beer...

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Awakened by a fleeting shower,
weatherman’s prediction: “It’s a go!”
Derby Festival’s kick-off hour – 
airshow / fireworks on the Ohio.
Thunder o'er Louisville, my best op
to display my skill as an artist.
Tourists / locals drop by my street shop
to watch me draw skies filled with stardust,
jet formations, bursts of colored light.

September 24, 2019...

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Fancies

Hats worn sidesaddle sporting feathers, cornflowers
Whimsy rides in sequins, ribbons and plumes
Small or broad brimmed, laces form floating towers
Swooping pillboxes off to the races clad in blooms

Dedicated to the fanciful hats called Fancies worn at the Kentucky Derby and Royal Ascot Races.

7-14-21
Contest: Flair and Fun
Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger...

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