Dream Quest One First Poetry Prize
Winner - SUMMER 2015
is
GRACIE-JEAN LOVEMARK
of
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
"Legendary
Strongman"
Within the region of Napierville, Quebec a youth was born,
Living in
times of wretched poverty and deeply religious scorn.
Awarded a rare GOD-given talent, so he was chosen
at random,
Bodily Strength was the essence that brought him joy and stardom.
He also
decided to venture with the Montreal police force
Amidst its' dangers, it was a profession to become
too coarse.
His family was very proud of his great physical prowess,
As a devoted
farmer, his work had become a wide success.
In the States, this large man was
hired to a specific scheme,
Transporting bricks with the help of a harnessed plow-team.
He was given
five hours, yet he was able to complete it in two,
Without any such forms of assistance, his job was
quite thorough.
Among the carnival circuit, he was certainly made a celebrity,
The income
he received gave him a future of prosperity.
Being binded and pitted by Clydesdales, he was triumphant.
Also as
a wide circus attraction, his name was made prominent.
Traveling the world, he was reputed
as a renowned competitor,
At his peak, he wanted to retire in to become a hotel proprietor.
He enjoyed
parading his wife on a platter, their Love was glowing;
Tending to customers, fine hosts gave the public
a live showing.
A daughter came to this joyous couple, it was truly marital
bliss,
Like Samson, his hair loss had caused his strength to diminish.
Living a
full Life; he passed away at the age of forty-nine,
French-Canadian patriots still have his star continuously
shine.
From his humble origins, he was just another dairy farmer;
Striking
to everyone, his immense body had been his armor.
Many have failed to succeed his championship, so
scoured,
Up to this day, his might was never matched nor overpowered.
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By Gracie-Jean Lovemark