Apr 11 2007
Olympian Progress
I opened my presentation on the summer Beijing Olympics with this poem. I first read it in the mid-70s and it has stayed with me ever since. I think it may be the only poetic spreadsheet ever written.
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a numeridal poem? you need help now, David. Come home before this condition spreads, It could be caused by brain worms. Come home.Now. Do it for the clams!
Jim