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The Eternal Fan

ETERNAL FAN Football’s in the air All the colleges prepare Students don colors Excitement everywhere It seems like just yesterday At the stadium Alma maters by the bands Cheerleaders tumbling A vendor throwing peanuts To customers in the stands And here comes the team Pride of Smith Center Teachers Dressed in red and white I was there with all my friends Wildly yelling “Fight! Fight! Fight!” From trusted wheel chair Still getting into the game Excitement the same I’m still singing with the band With oxygen close at hand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 8/28/2014 10:41:00 AM
Dear Daver, Football is a treasure we share and I love the way this fan keeps cheering, even as his health fails. You gave some wonderful images, like the vendor tossing the peanuts and the wearing of team colors. I have my garnet and gold set to wear on Saturday. Hope Michigan has a terrific season! Love, Carolyn PS-There was an elderly man who used to attend the FSU games and he was much like the one you described above. His presence has been missed in recent years.
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Date: 8/25/2014 5:47:00 PM
Just came by this great poem of yours again to say hello and that I left a reply to your last comment to me, in case you don't see those. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 8/25/2014 5:46:00 PM
Nice fun and cheerful memories...nicely done :) Ana
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Date: 8/23/2014 1:33:00 PM
ha hahaha at the end, with oxygen close at hand. OH MY , you ARE a fan!!!! Good one.
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