Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023

WEAR CHRISTMAS COLOURS | BRING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

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‘Twas the Night Before the Games

‘Twas the night before the games, and all through the track,
The supplies were prepared, candy canes and Santa’s sack.
The oranges were purchased by the Gurneys with care,
In hopes all their athletes would soon be there.

The trackies were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of “running tall” danced in their heads.
With their sneakers packed and bags by the door,
The athletes were excited, for it’s the best day of Indoor!!

Next morning on the track there arose such a clatter,
The Merry Mile had started and runners began to scatter.
Away down the straight they took off with a smile,
Pacing for their predicted time of their relay mile.

Using candy canes as batons, to be handled with care,
They’ll be inspected for cracks, a most meticulous affair.
Faster than cats, Gurney’s athletes they came,
And he cheered and fist-bumped and called them by name:

“Now, Sydney! now, Kelly! now, Dainard and Woloski!
On, Lucas! on, Carley! on, Niemi and Marynowski!
Stride to the cone! To the end of the wall!
Now stride away! Stride away! Stride away all!”

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the track,
Several teams striving to attempt a comeback.
Through sprints and through relays, they’d given it their all,
In this Christmas-themed contest, they’d answered the call.

They spoke not a word, but went straight to work,
Untying pairs of shoes, tied by coaches with a smirk.
Then the two Gurneys, totaled the scores,
To see who’d go down in Reindeer Games folklore.

Be sure to dress in red, green, and festive gear,
Don’t miss it! For it only happens once a year!
The day you’ve been waiting for is only one sleep away,
What better way to start your Christmas Holiday!

🎄