Hi everyone! Spring is a wonderful time of year that STEMS with renewal, growth, and possibilities. As writers, we weather the storm of revisions, submissions, and passes. But, by digging down deep and connecting to our roots, we’re made stronger. I hope this Spring brings everyone budding success!
The warmer weather also brings us the uplifting SpringFling writing contest! My entry focuses on Mother Nature, and I hope you like it!
(GIF from Tenor)
READY, SET, GROW!
Good morning and welcome to The Annual Spring Race.
I’m your host, Mother Nature.
Like bears waking from hibernation, our contestants are grumbling.
And rumbling.
And shifting in their beds.
It’s time.
Flowers, start your engines!
Ready…
Set…
GROW!
Who will make the first move?
It looks like…
Crocus!
She may be small, but she is mighty!
Can this tiny little flower pull it off?
Not if Hyacinth has anything to say about it.
Making his move, they’re stem and stem!
But wait!
Tulip breaks her bulb next.
Followed by Daffodil.
What a race!
They’re nearing the top.
Climbing.
Reaching.
Stretching.
And it looks like it’s…
CROCUS!
This dainty flower proves she strong and beautiful.
Followed by Hyacinth, Tulip, then Daffodil.
The real winners though, are their admirers.
Thanks again for tuning in.
And make sure to stop and smell the flowers!
kellyswemba.com 
This is a brilliant entry, well done, Kelly
Wow! Thank you, Stacey!
So much fun – so unique and creative! Good luck with this wonderful entry!
Lovely! If you see a crazy man cheering on flowers, feeding them, watering them, that would be me. Just smile and nod . . . and go about your day. 🙂
I love it!!! Glad you’re cheering them on and taking care of them. We all benefit from the beauty ☺️
Love this! Well done!
Thanks, Lindsey! I appreciate you stopping by to tell me ❤️
So poetic! I love your language and the focus on a race between spring flowers. Your gif choice is perfect! Well done, Kelly!
Hi Jill! Thank you for your kind words!
Kelly — Brilliantly done! Way to go, tiny yet mighty Crocus!
Hi! I’m so happy you liked it! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know! 🥰🌻
So clever, Kelly! I love it so much. (Even though I was rooting for daffodil. 😉 Best wishes to you!
Daffodil always wins in my yard, but it’s always a fun race to watch.
I love your framing, it really pulls you along wanting to find out!
So clever! I love your puns throughout. This made me smile since I definitely feel like cheering when I see the first blooms of spring.
Love it!
Thanks, Deb!
Love it!
Thank you! 😊
This is so much fun! I had an energetic announcer’s voice in my head the whole time I was reading it. Love this clever premise! Great ending line, too.
What a race and what a story! I predict a winner.
You are very kind!!! Thank you for reading my story and saying hi 🙂
Aw, thank you! 😊
Omg loved this! So cute and fun! Thanks for sharing for the spring fling Kidlit contest!
Wow! Thank you, Kaitlyn! I’m glad you liked it and stopped by 🥰 Thanks for hosting such a fun contest!
Love that you compared the flowers to a car race, so clever!
Thank you, Ciara!! 💕
Clever and fun! Great to read aloud!
Thank you for stopping by to read my story! I appreciate your kind words!