Thursday, December 7, 2006

Cracker Jack (The Story Of A Race Horse) Comments

Rating: 5.0

Poor old Cracker stands all alone cold, hungry
and chilled to the bone, in a muddy medow
that is now his home.This chestnut brown horse
was once the pride of the race course, with his
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Alison Cassidy 14 December 2006

Sylvia, thanks for penning this tragic tale of a splendid horse. His sad story has become immortalized because of your compassionate words and perhaps in the future someone reading your poem might be inspired to behave differently because of it. love, Allie xxxx

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Ernestine Northover 07 December 2006

Such a sad story Sylvia, I'm feeling quite miserable now. Poor chap, what an unhappy ending. Contact the RSPCA Please, as soon as possible! ! ! ! Love and hugs Ernestine XXX

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Sandra Fowler 07 December 2006

Extraordinary, Sylvia. You have given this old horse both nobility and dignity in your touching poem. I love Cracker Jack. I have a feeling that many others will share my sentiments. Take care. Love, Sandra

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Danny Reynolds 07 December 2006

From the Sport of Kings to the French Cuisine. (The normal exit from the racing scene?) Luckily, a few people will give these poor animals a decent home, after their all too short trip, from breaking to career over. Danny

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Francesca Johnson 07 December 2006

This is the one I was waiting for, Sylvie, and I am not disappointed. It's tear-jerkingly sad but nice to think he will be well-remembered in a poem. I had a few tears in my eyes when I read it...... Love, Fran xxxx

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