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Vol. I · No. 1Prolonging the Slow Death of NewspapersEst. 2026

The Poetry Of The Rocket

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On Wednesday, baseball great Roger Clemens stood before the U.S. Congress, seeking to defend his honor and his soul. History will decide whether Clemens told the truth in denying a former trainer's claim that he had used performance-enhancing drugs.
But one point is clear: In his testimony and depositions, the Rocket has hurled a poetic masterpiece, with a repertoire that ranges from free-form verse to haiku.

But one point is clear: In his testimony and depositions, the Rocket has hurled a poetic masterpiece, with a repertoire that ranges from free-form verse to haiku.

Like this:

"Stop Sign"

In Boston, I know I was on prednisone.

I remember that because actually

I came here…

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