A Triumph Stained with Truth

Title: A Triumph Stained with Truth

In maize and blue, Michigan’s might does grow,
Seizing victories, their banners gladly flow.
But amidst the glory, a truth stands tall,
A reality waiting for their spirits to install.

For in this land of triumph, fierce and grand,
Opaque shadows bring a different demand.
An honest reflection, they cannot shun,
Acknowledging imperfections, what must be done.

Through trials faced and battles hard fought,
In the face of victory, a lesson is taught.
Michigan, the nation’s eyes upon you stay,
To brave the reckoning, truth won’t sway.

Yet as they lift the national crown on high,
A reminder lingers, elusive but nigh,
For growth lies not in perfection’s conceit,
But in embracing truth, bitter and sweet.

Acknowledgment, resilience, a ceaseless quest,
Only then can champions truly attest.
To face the harsh truth with courage and grace,
Michigan, may you rise, leaving no trace.

Keywords: triumph, truth, Michigan, imperfections, growth, champions.