From Shining Doorknobs to Sporting Diamonds: Poetry and Nuggets of Wisdom : iUniverse : 9781440128349 : 1440128340 : 25 Mar 2009 : Capturing the essence of struggle and survival, From Shining Doorknobs to Sporting Diamonds presents a collection of poetry for teen-age readers that not only educates, but inspires. A combination of humorous, lyrical, narrative, dramatic, and epic poetry, the selections stir teens toward a healthy lifestyle and work to increase self-esteem while examining some of life's hardships. Infused with fresh ideas, the poems in this collection create unique images to which teens can relate. The selection, "The Fool," creates a simple, yet telling message. / It's not cool to call someone a fool. / It's not cool to pretend to be a fool. / A fool is the opposite of cool. / And it's not cool to be a fool. / Filled with nuggets of wisdom and advice, From Shining Doorknobs to Sporting Diamonds encourages young readers to write their own poems and put their thoughts and