Robotic Competition Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Attending a robotic competition here at A.S.U. Memorial
Union, where our friend's Grandchildren are competing,
having been the state champions just last year.

Young children having built robots are now competing
against each other for the championship.

Excitement building, teams winning, others losing, every-
one having fun no matter what happens.

Tee-shirts, hats of different colors and mascots swirling
around the entire room.

Announcers telling us all the moves and what we are watching
on the two large screens before us.

A wonderful experience, first-time ever witnessing something
like this and finding it a very entertaining time this morning.

Our friend's Grandchildren having done their best, but their
computer malfunctioned and they lost the competition.

Walking past us as we sat in the audience, we witnessed the
tears of frustration sliding down their faces, and our hearts
went out to them.

Next year, they will again enter their robots - we anticipate
seeing them win again.