The Kentucky Derby Poem
So swift behooves,
In challenging quest,
Competitive hearts,
Race their best!
A treasure to win,
One measurable test!
For equine ones,
The World's Best!
About this poem
This poem was inspired by my lifelong work, working at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky, and by my being so connected to the Kentucky Derby as a licensed Kentucky State Racing Commission employee for over 50 years.This Poem was first written in the 90's but I just recently changed the last verse from: "Churchill's Best" to "The World's Best"
Written on January 15, 1990
Submitted by lawrence_ingle on April 23, 2023
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Characters | 152 |
Words | 31 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 8 |
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