Joe Paterno, Icon Or Moron? Poem by Luke Easter

A person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment, (Informal) ,
By no means stupid but lacking good judgment isn't this Coach Paterno?
However, before you decide whether or not this moniker for Joe is real,
Make yourself aware of Joe's sweetheart self negotiated retirement deal.

Very clear that Penn State & its legendary football program new along,
About the abuse of children regarding Jerry Sandusky and it was wrong,
From as early as 1998 factual allegations were still ignored nevertheless,
After all, athletics brought in tens of millions and Joe Pa did it the best.

National Championships, Big Ten Titles, radio, TV, endorsement deals,
What about the little boys? Ah, those physical scars will eventually heal,
Exact same for emotional trauma because time heals wounds & after all,
Were not the kids afforded first hand interaction with Penn State Football?

School President, Athletic Director, Head Coach & the Chief of Security,
Nowhere in the job descriptions was it recommended to, strive for purity,
As it is with all Division I Schools, the bottom line is the almighty dollar,
In that quest for the spotlight who cared if children screamed & hollered?

The investigation & Louis Freeh Report showed with no reasonable doubt,
Every one that could have but did not, simply whimpered instead of shout,
Jerry's, "Second Mile Charity" was nothing more than a breeding ground,
For child abuse and rumors are surfacing that he even passed them around.

1886, "Liberty has made her home, nor shall her chosen altar be neglected, "
President Grover Cleveland on the, "Statute of Liberty" it is well respected,
On behalf of the United States, "We will not forget" he proudly proclaimed,
Wonder if any Penn State Official bothered to even know the victims names?

The statue of Joe Paterno on campus shall not be removed; it is a big mistake,
Especially as the ex-Federal Judge & FBI Head report confirms Joe is a fake,
Everyone involved who could have made a difference has proven to be a liar,
All this time I thought the purpose of a college degree was to take you higher.