Several years ago, I wrote a column for MMANews.com titled “The Hidden Asterisks Behind Jon Jones’ Drug Test History.” At some point after departing the site, the piece became inaccessible. That is unfortunate because it was one of my proudest…
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The University of Idaho Poem
*The University of Idaho* Every significant moment in history that is coveredBy the historians and the professors, is not only discussedFor what took place, but how they got there.The common question from the inquisitive mind is simply,What Led to It?…
Biola University Poem
*Biola University* In such institutes as this with science and what ifs,We are all bestowed with the natural gifts.Questions shall exist long after our time drifts,But how can man question such evident gifts?What we earned is worked for in course…
Tagged with: Art, Biola University, Books, California, College, Creative Writing, Poetry, Travel, Writing
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
University of South Dakota Poem
*University of South Dakota* On a mid-February day in the heart of mating season,A Coyote approached with red and white adorned,Not to hunt but to appeal to reason.He knewLove is often timid like a coy dog,Until the right hybrid like…
Tagged with: Art, College, College Life, Creative Writing, Education, Poems, Poetry, South Dakota, Travel, University of South Dakota, Writing
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
South Dakota State University Poem
*South Dakota State University* South Dakota carries frequent forecaststhat fall far below zero. Record-breaking winterswith severe snowstorms, blizzards, and whiteoutsthat bend the mind to the chilling degree that evenSouth Dakotans have reservations about completing their reservationsTo inhabit the SDSU reservation.Welcome,…
Tagged with: Art, College, College Life, Creative Writing, Education, Poem, Poetry, South Dakota, South Dakota State University, Travel, Writing
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Posted in Poetry
University of Cincinnati Poem
*Cincinnati* Don’t believe us when we say that the Red & Black triumphs inThe Big East,Or that the Bearcats areAcademic Beasts;Don’t believe that there is a magic in our stance&In our dance.Or that our contributions have helpedAmerica Advance.No,Don’t believe that…
Tagged with: Art, Cincinnati, College, Creative Writing, Education, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Travel, University of Cincinnati, Writing
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Ohio State University Poem
*The Ohio State University* It is a scarlet and gray autumn day in the brave of late November.The sky is open, the grass is brazened,And it is a damn good day to be a Buckeye. *** Out from the tunnel…
Tagged with: Art, College, Creative Writing, Education, Ohio, Ohio State, Ohio State Univerdity, Poem, Poetry, Travel, Writing
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Eastern Michigan University Poem
*Eastern Michigan University* SWOOP DOWN!(clap-clap)SWOOP DOWN!(clap-clap)SWOOP DOWN!(clap-clap)SWOOP DOWN!(clap-clap)SWOOP DOWN!And LAND! In the land of Green and White!SWOOP DOWN!You Eagles and FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!SWOOP DOWN!But don’t ever let your feet touch the ground!SWOOP DOWN!You’re flying with the Eastern Eagles Now! Hear…
Tagged with: Art, College, Creative Writing, Eastern Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan, Poem, Poetry, Writing
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Wayne State University Poem
*Wayne State University* There’s a new line coming in this fall,Let’s see how fast this thing goes.In these four years it’s pedal to the metal,Our speed doesn’t tire through the reels of the roads.30,000 Warriors collide,BurningGreen and Gold—Until Wayne State…
Tagged with: Art, College, College Life, Creative Writing, Michigan, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Wayne State University, Writing
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Michigan Tech Poem
My, what lakes the mind can surfWith all the discoveriesWe find;At Michigan Tech, we inspect global turf,The Land of Opportunity:We mine.We build ice sculptures from creative fires—Husky FiresGlow in the snow,The Houghton icescape isThe Great Escape,A Winter CarnivalThe Huskies know.This…
Tagged with: Art, College, College Life, Creative Writing, Michigan, Michigan Tech, Michigan Tech University, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Writing
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
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