Thoughts On A Wet Sports Day

Today we've been sulking and naughty again,

Well, our Sports Day's been cancelled, because of the rain.

We just couldn't wait for the shout to 'Get Set!',

And now it's called off, for the grass is all wet.

We've felt, oh so wild, and been frightful all day,

Well, what can we do when we can't go to play?

Our Teacher's been angry, we've made so much noise,

Just think of a class full of cross girls and boys!

Our Mums were all coming to give us a cheer,

Now when will the rain stop, we've just no idea!

Oh, why can't the Sun dry the sky with a beam?

We've practised so hard to come first for our Team.

Next time, if we're lucky, we'll try to arrange

A day when it's sunny and fine, for a change.

Oh, we do hope the weather will make up its mind,

And say, "It's their Sports Day, I think I'll be kind!"

by

Shirley Frances Winskill 1985