Sense Sonnet - Pumper

Long Run

John Adams and Tom Jefferson,
Both Founders of the nation's birth,
Loved to see the other outdone
In endeavors of any worth.
As they grew older, both did vow
To live to 1826,
To July 4th, so to allow
The 50 year span to affix
Since signing the Declaration
Of Independence. Both made it.
Adams said his rival had won
'Cause it was time for Adams to quit.

And so said, Adams passed away.
Jefferson also died that day.