Miscellaneous Poems Vol 2
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Comment from oliver818
Nice poem, You really captures the feeling of Melbourne cup day here. It's quick paced and flows well. I almost felt like I could be there. Thanks for sharing this and have yourself a really great day
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2017
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Nice poem, You really captures the feeling of Melbourne cup day here. It's quick paced and flows well. I almost felt like I could be there. Thanks for sharing this and have yourself a really great day
Comment Written 05-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2017
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Thank you for reviewing, and for the nice comments. Have a great day - Craig
Comment from pome lover
good poem with sad message. I wasn't aware of those statistics.
With your menagerie, I can see you are a true animal lover.
I have also wondered at the human loss in boxers and football players- probably a lower ratio, but still... and of course, humans don't get put down for broken legs.
As sad and inhuman as it is, people will continue to watch. I know we will watch our three.
However, your poem was fun to read, at first - well done - and then certainly got your point across.
pome lover
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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2017
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good poem with sad message. I wasn't aware of those statistics.
With your menagerie, I can see you are a true animal lover.
I have also wondered at the human loss in boxers and football players- probably a lower ratio, but still... and of course, humans don't get put down for broken legs.
As sad and inhuman as it is, people will continue to watch. I know we will watch our three.
However, your poem was fun to read, at first - well done - and then certainly got your point across.
pome lover
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Comment Written 05-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2017
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And, importantly, humans have a say in whether they wish to be boxers or footballers or not. Those who want to defend the sport will do so, as is their right. If only the horses had a voice :) Thanks for reviewing, and for the well-considered comments. Craig
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you're right - humans do have a choice. didn't take my thoughts far enough.
Comment from Mimi Linny
Nicely written piece on the sport of horse-racing and its devastating dark side that many of us do not know. The poem had great rhyme and I thought the rhythm was pretty good, too... Great job!
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Nicely written piece on the sport of horse-racing and its devastating dark side that many of us do not know. The poem had great rhyme and I thought the rhythm was pretty good, too... Great job!
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Comment Written 05-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2017
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Thanks for the kind comments - much appreciated :) Craig