*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…
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University of South Dakota Poem
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
University of Northern Iowa Poem
*University of Northern Iowa* There’s a magic in the colors ofU-N-I,Everywhere you go—Purple & GoldPass By,Panthers UnitedIs the reason why:13,000 spirits makeU-N-I Welcome to the UNI-Dome!Home of thirty-three conference titles,More than any Division I Iowa Team,We sing the victory songs,…
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Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Posted in Alma Mater, Poetry
Misplaced Faith
*Misplaced Faith* The body is a temple.One that you were born into. But of course you were born into it. Although Spiritual Births are not always pro-choice, more often than not people are brought into their realm—ready or not.Scriptures of…
Tolerance
*Tolerance* Serve me theUnadulterated Proof—I am a Fully Grown AdultIn demand of yourFull Service. I like my women how I like my coffee:Black and Hot.Better Yet,I like my women how I like my whiskey:Strong and Intoxicating.I want to down all…
Maintenance
*Maintenance* I’ve got to do some inside Maintenance, beforeI can even consider having company. I’ve got way too much junk in here, and although I could use some company, I’m dreading the ringing of the doorbell, becauseI am far from…
Empire
*Empire* I will take these two hands and with cracked then bloody knuckles I’ll build an Empire.I will build a fortress out of rubble,I’ll wear myself down to a stubble.I will then make an autonomous list:Then I will rulewith an…
Heart of the Matter
*Heart of the Matter* She’s got something inside that beats within me.It sure beats being alone…And it beats you, too.Sorry. :0( Not trying to break your heart, but…hmm…how do I break this to you… You don’t have a heart. You’ve…
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