The football season kickoff was tonight, Which spelled the end of those fantastic days In which I wore the golden crown outright, My badge of victory. How fortune plays Desire! I, who had finished in last place So many times before, should then succeed- The joker suddenly became the ace, And found herself reluctant to … Continue reading September 4: Counted Sweetest

On schadenfreude I'm ambivalent; It may give glee, but leaves behind no peace. And while it lets old irritations vent, It breeds new ones that fester sans release. So when I see a skilled contestant fail, I'm torn between a wince of empathy And rattling off some questionable tale Exempting him or her from sympathy. … Continue reading February 20: Contrariwise

Accomplishment and power are on display Upon a dazzling international stage, Where medals hang in glittering array, And myths are made to last a golden age.But dreams and dedication aren't the key, They're just a fraction of what gets you there. And endless practice is no guarantee; You must have talent that's beyond compare.But if … Continue reading February 19: Competition

A playoff loss has brought our seaon's end, And while it would have a joy to see Not just one quarter's worth of scoring trend, And penalties and sacks the other three-- The onside kick was thrilling, our success Rejuvenated fan and team morale. The turnaround caused Denverites distress, Was Mile High now a lucky … Continue reading January 12: An Unlucky Charge