English poem
The Start
by George Allan England (1877–1936)
The appointed time at length the dials show. “Attention, both!... Now, are you ready?... Go!!” The chauffeur grips his lever with a hand Of steel.--A leap!--A flash of wheels! A grand And supple beast-like spring!--A growl of gear! As, sweeping through the multitudinous sea Of men upraising full-voiced cheer on cheer, He whirls away to promised victory!...