Race
When spring comes
grass greens among
the growing perennials and bulbs,
the spring flowering trees and shrubs.
It’s like there’s a race
in the yard at my place
to see what will grow fastest,
what will become tallest.
Will it be the weedy grass
or the blooming flowers that
win this race
post haste?
There’s flowering tree’s pretty array
above spring bulb’s blooming bouquet,
alongside grass covering like a rug.
You might even see a buzzing bee, but don’t hug!
Will flowers supersede
or the grass filling in with weeds
as the cool spring rains come down
refreshing what’s growing on the ground.
To look out the window
at the flowering rainbow
the scene is tranquil
with daffodils and jonquils.
Soon tulips will dot the scene
adding to the serene.
You wouldn’t know a race is on
as there appears to be a calm.
Bouquets are picked,
lawnmowers fixed.
Soon gardening homeowners will weekly race
against dandelions growing at their place.
Though it seems the grass has won this race,
it’s the flowers that gardeners embrace;
but after the grass is mowed and trimmed,
gardeners sit to enjoy their undertakings.
On your mark:
it’s time to start
as gardeners are in a race
to keep up at their place.
* * * * *
Spring brings with it renewal,
a time of renewed hope for all,
and also a rainbow of flowers which please
from fall-planted bulbs and flowering trees.
Spring brings with it more to do
as each year there is much ado.
The race is on each spring
becoming quite dizzying.
Another race we are involved in
is the race to share our faith often
so others will know
the God we know.
Tomorrow may be too late.
Make it a point this date
to share your hope
with other folks.
He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors...
II Corinthians 5:19-20
Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:27
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace
as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope
by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
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