Man o' War
America's genetic gold,
son of "good tidings",
veins throbbed fire,
his mind, desire.
Had a 26-foot stride
that soared as if winged.
Rebellious youngster,
"like holding a tiger's tail",
he became "De mostest hoss
that ever drew breath."
He transcended his sport,
a "Babe Ruth" of the track,
truly "brought one close
to divinity."
by Margaret Bednar 9.20.12
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| Man o' War and his caretaker, Will Harbut |
I just finished re-reading a book I had from my childhood "Man o' War" by Walter Farley. It is fiction, but largely based on fact. A very uplifting read! I highly recommend it.
5 comments:
Loved the imagery here!
Dawn is descended from Man O'War twice through his son War Relic - every time I touch or ride her I feel a direct connection to his magic, as well as that of her many other illustrious TB ancestors.
Love your poem to Secretariat. I remember seeing him run the triple crown way back when on b&w TV. An amazing animal.
My little mare that does great things for me, has The great Man'O'War for a great, great, great ,great Grandaddy! I love knowing this.
I'm going to look for Farley's book! Thanks for the review.
KK
Oh , very awesome! YOU wrote that. Very good!
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