The Relay Race

The relay race starts with a bang as rain comes pouring down. The starting runner, Spring, flies by in her bright flower crown. Baton gets passed to Summer, who so glowingly appears right at the very moment that the massive rain cloud clears. The crowd all loves this golden runner, who too soon is gone. The sun shines brightly on her as she passes the baton. The third one, Autumn, plods through leaves and nearly takes a Fall, then passes off to Winter, who proceeds at such a crawl - for she showed up in sweatpants, knowing snow had been forecast. Each spectator cheers loudly when the finish line is passed. But when that race is over, then a new one's soon begun with all the fans excited to see how THAT race is run!
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Foli Avatar
April 22, 2020 at 1:52 AM
Aren't we all running a race in this life? Paul the Apostle admonished us to run the relay race in such a manner so as to win the ultimate prize. A very inspiring piece of poetry my dear friend John. Thank you for being an inspiration. Love and hugs!
Watt Avatar
April 22, 2020 at 11:37 AM
Nice connection to the Corinthians passage, Gideon. Glad this little seasonal relay could be of inspiration to you! Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Callus Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 5:57 PM
I enjoyed your take on this contest theme, John...Congratulations! Regards // paul
Watt Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 5:59 PM
Paul, I appreciate the read and the feedback. I enjoyed your entry as well! ~ John
Allison Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 7:43 PM
what a unique take on the contest theme, congrats on your win John:-) hugs Jan xx
Watt Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 9:14 PM
Thanks Jan - congrats to you! Hugs ~ John
Ligon Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 7:41 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my "What's In A Number" contest! This is a creative way of displaying all four seasons.
Watt Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 9:13 PM
Juliet - thanks for such a fun contest and the placement!
Dietrich Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 7:02 PM
hey we both got fourth place and I am happy as a lark. I adored this one, John. Congrats for the win.
Watt Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 7:11 PM
Don't forget, you can't say the number! Congrats back at ya
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February 11, 2020 at 10:22 PM
John, Very nice passing of the baton in this race. Don't forget Frankie Valle's band effort. -Richard
Watt Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 11:30 PM
Yep, the 4 Seasons. Made some great music back in the day. Unfortunately, for the contest I wasn't allowed to use the number "4". Thanks for dropping by, QTR.
Dietrich Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 5:36 PM
Wonderful. Just wonderful. It puts my entry to shame
Watt Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 7:39 PM
So sorry, didn't mean to poem shame you! But thanks for the kind words and best of luck to you in the number contest!
Roper Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 2:38 PM
what a wonderful way to describe the coming of seasons. Never the same , but always at the same time. Enjoyed reading your verse. Thank you for the congratulations on POTD. Eve
Watt Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 4:48 PM
Hi Eve, thanks, and you're welcome! It's always a pleasure to read your poems and your comments ~ John
Faulkner Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 2:21 PM
This is so energetic and snappy, great expression of movement, love the idea of the seasons as a relay race!
Watt Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 4:46 PM
Hi Michelle, I'm John. Nice to meet you. I hope to get over to your site soon to read some of your poems. Thanks for the great comment! ~ John
Messina Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 6:59 AM
Great take on the contest, John. Love the wit...my only wish is that Old woman Winter wins the race and quickly takes off her sweats and joins her hubby for a long summer's rest (lol) Best wishes in the contest. Charlie
Watt Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 10:18 AM
Charlie, what a great ending you suggest! Thanks for the fun comment, I'm glad you liked it ~ John
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