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A Father’s Race, A Son’s Lesson | Portland News
A father’s restless pursuit of luck at the racetrack shapes his son’s worldview in Robert Petrillo’s poignant poem “The Finish.” As a retired English teacher and longtime poetry workshop leader, Petrillo weaves a vivid portrait of a man chasing that one big win—while his young son quietly absorbs the grit, the odds, and the emotional cost. The poem, originally published by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, captures the bittersweet legacy of a father’s ambition: how chasing fortune can leave scars, but also forge deep understanding. It’s a tender, layered meditation on family, fate, and…
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