In a bustling town, there was a race,
An exciting event that took place,
The crowd gathered to watch and cheer,
For runners to finish without any fear.

The year had just begun,
And this race was the first one,
The runners stood in line,
Eager for the signal to shine.

The countdown began, three, two, one,
And off they went, ready for fun,
Running past the excited crowd,
With a determination loud.

The finish line was in sight,
All runners giving their might,
And one by one they crossed the line,
To cheers from the crowd that was just fine.

Even those who did not win,
Were applauded with a joyful grin,
For taking part and giving their all,
For standing tall and having a ball.

So next time you're in a crowd,
Remember to cheer and shout out loud,
Support those who take part,
And have fun with an open heart.

Reflections

1. What was the race in the poem about?
2. How did the runners feel before the race began?
3. What did the crowd do to show their support for the runners?
4. Did all the runners win the race? How did the crowd react to this?
5. Why is it important to have fun and try your best, even if you don't win?