Kentucky Derby...

Don't piss on my back
and tell me it's raining
feel the flick of the whip
even as muscles are straining
i am falling behind in this race
or am i gaining, a slight advantage?
As the horses 'round the bend
the finish line disappears again
and suddenly the wind becomes gale
Keep close to the rail,
keep an eye on the tail before you,
do not let the others crowd you
lest your rider fall
Neck and neck amid the jumble,
watch your step
for you may stumble
and you would be trampled underfoot
by the others caught up in the race
but don't give up this chase
now that you've had a taste
of the exhiliration and elation
of running full out...
            04-20-10