Once on a time a memorable race Between a tortoise and a hare took place. At the word," Go," Puss started like the wind, And left her rival hopelessly behind: But soon reflecting that she scarce could lose, She sank to earth and coolly took a snooze. Meanwhile, the tortoise slowly plodded on, Till, inch by inch, the goal was almost won. Just then, the hare leaped lightly from her bed, And saw the reptile crawling—far ahead: Scared by the sight, with all her speed and strength She galloped in a winner by a length! "Bravo!" cried Puss, "My victory serves to show "The race is not gained—always—by the slow." | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HOW THEY GO ON by JAMES GALVIN THE DINNER-PARTY by AMY LOWELL ERASMUS by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON |