Secretariat, A Poem

Secretariat

Red roses -

Speak of a heart, large,

of a race run, not of consciousness

but of style, explosive.

Black-eyed Susans -

A ticket, cherished, preserved,

for Pegasus finally appeared

and God whispered "Go".

White Carnations -

Like a locomotive, no limits,

out front, Big Chestnut!
Circle the field...

Heroes live forever.

by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, June 28, 2012

Secretariat as a baby in the fall of 1970 at the Meadow Stable 

in Doswell, VA  - courtesy of Google Images

I'm not a huge race horse fan.  I remember as a little girl worrying about the horses falling and breaking a leg.  But this big boy's story amazes me and inspires me.  I loved the Hollywood movie, and perhaps it wasn't factual, but it was inspiringly beautiful.  I highly recommend it.

One of the last videos of Secretariat in the pasture:

  

My favorite photo to date is below.  It is of Secretariat with his groom, Eddie Sweat.   The website and article I got this photo from is HERE.

Magpie Tales #123, "Futility"

Futility

We're gonna wait for crazy.
Stoke hatred
with taunts and jeers,
wash it down with whiskey shots,
stir troubles and woes
into frenzied pitch,
blame the bloke
across the room.
Prove we're brave and strong,
welcome crazy,
deny her presence,
pummel and beat
to the rhythm of the heat.

Stagger back and find
we've hurt our friend...
fix our hats, swig a beer,
promise to meet
same place, tomorrow night.

by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, June 26, 2012

This is for The Mag #123, hosted by Tess Kincaid.  Hop on over and read the clever reactions to the above photo prompt.  Better yet, try a go at it yourself!