This question provoked something of a homily.
The trouble is, no one agreed on the rules
And some people cheated, and some people knew
That those who won one race would lose at another
So finding the winners? Well don’t even bother.
There isn’t much joy to be had in the beating
Of those running with you. That triumph is fleeting.
It’s better by far to just try to have fun
And look out for each other. And then, we’ve all won.
Tom Juniper Poetry 