Frank E Gibbard Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) The course chased, stretched forth Ahead in racing challenge, the driver Gripped the controls, head of the Whole field speeding onwards fast To the grand prix, and triumphal glee. One final curve a waving flag and then: The champagne moment and accolade, Sweet bubbles sprayed A frothy flow of lemonade, All in the derby afterglow. He's feeling sticky, slightly damp, First at last: the soap box champ. Edited May 5, 2011 by Frank E Gibbard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosschandler Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 perfect length. nice verse. this poem had a black and white, nostalgic energy about it. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I remember the original, Frank. Enjoyed the revision, too, especially the "champagne moment!" Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank E Gibbard Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks Ross (belatedly) and Tony for comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Spirit, action and imagination. A good combination, nicely done Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Lovely Frank, I too remember the original- But this just made me smile! DC&J Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank E Gibbard Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Mercy beauc DC, a nice bloke to do poetry business with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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