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RUNNING BACK-Dedicated verse to Nebraska Football Player Calvin D Jones

Running back
Do running back do?
Ha!  I Caught ball
Come O’ Kansas, come can’t wait
To catch me yet
Ball caught, clutch against my chest
I run the ball a brisk running back receive,
 Handoffs from run the ball. 
Catch passes Kansas (catch me) if you can
I runnin to ya… running back


2/5/25
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2025©
Dedicated

Categories: calvin, appreciation, bereavement, celebration, dedication,
Form: Ekphrasis

Calvin

"I hope you enjoy this true story.  While I'm unable to emulate Hitchcock, the tale reminds me of that great director." ~ The First Grader

In 1965, on a corner lot, four or five children, with learning disabilities or behavioral issues, waited for the van that would take them to their special school.  An

Categories: calvin, childhood, mystery,
Form: Free verse

Calvin Klein and Menthol Cigarettes

When everyone wore Calvin Klein
I wore pairs of Old Navy jeans and graphic tees
When everyone carried a mouthful Menthol Cigarettes
I carried a mouthful of Sour Patch Kids
When everyone was  having cups of  Kalik
I was having cups of Pina Coladas
When everyone was rocking Air Jordans
I was rocking flip flops and Converse
When everyone went to

Categories: calvin, identity,
Form: Free verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge 
!....?...!!...? (.)...(.) No please
1933 the Great Depression hit
" I feel I no longer fit"- his tweet

Categories: calvin, fun,
Form: Clerihew

John Calvin - God's Man 1509-1564

John Calvin one I greatly admire
a man God set apart in His will
turning His mind and heart
and by His spirit full He did fill

This man once obedient to Rome
now transformed by Christ His king
for he was indeed God's man
purposing glory for God to bring

Although born a French man
he was to be Geneva's own son
reforming the

Categories: calvin, christian, hero, life,
Form: Rhyme

For Calvin James

I smiled as I hug you 
Joyed as I tugged you 
From anywhere to everywhere 
Your baby eyes bright and clear 
I am proud as I befriend you 
Still soft and handsome as dew 
I watched you grow 
Alighting on any rose 
Your roguelike fancy chose 
I was contented when you marry 
Had many children

Categories: calvin, death, cancer,
Form: Verse

President Calvin Coolidge

'Tis well known that "Silent Cal" Coolidge was a man of very few words!

   He considered that long conversations and inane babble was for the birds!

A lady bet if she could elicit more than two words from him it would make news.

   He mulled over her challenge for a few minutes

Categories: calvin, funny,
Form: Clerihew

Like Calvin Klein

You never wear cologne to work
But there you go
Out the door
In your tie
Smelling like Calvin Klein

I want to ask, "For whom?"
But I just wave good-bye
My heart is racing
I'm afraid of 
The Why

I watch you pull away
Looking for clues
A sign
I take a deep breath
Smells like Calvin Klein


(This poem is my favorite because I feel like it

Categories: calvin, angst, life
Form: Rhyme

Like Calvin Klein

You never wear cologne to work
But there you go
Out the door
In your tie
Smelling like Calvin Klein

I want to ask, "For whom?"
But I just wave good-bye
My heart is racing
I'm afraid of 
The Why

I watch you pull away
Looking for clues
A sign
I take a deep breath
Smells like Calvin Klein


Received 2nd place in "Your (OWN) Favorite Poem" contest
Received Honorable

Categories: calvin, angst, life,
Form: Rhyme

My Manderin Orange Calvin Kleins

Everybody was after them back in the day
I tell them this is not the King, you can't have it your way 
I still have them and they are still sought after
When I wear them, I don't understand the laughter
A policeman stopped me and gave me a fine
He said I was violating the noise ordinance with

Categories: calvin, funny, life, social, me,
Form: ABC