Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE THOROUGHBRED, by KATE DOWNING GHENT


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THE THOROUGHBRED, by                    
First Line: Way out in front just a - breezin' along
Last Line: Way out in front just a-breezin' along.
Subject(s): Animals; Horses


'Way out in front just a-breezin' along --
Like nobody's business -- listen for the gong,
A thoroughbred is racin', his hoofs beat a song --
You'll find him in front just breezin' along.

Steppin' out in front, his head held so high,
You'd think he was seein' stars in the sky --
A thoroughbred is racin' -- see the sparks fly --
'Way out in front he's tellin' 'em good-by.

Bet your bottom dollar, you'll not go wrong,
See the lordly air he's castin' o'er the throng --
A thoroughbred is racin', he's goin' strong
'Way out in front just a-breezin' along.

A lesson he is teachin' -- Are you goin' strong --
Are you steppin' lively, on your lips a song --
A thoroughbred in breedin'? -- Then you belong
'Way out in front just a-breezin' along.





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