"I Want to Be LeBron James" by nodalone

"I Want to Be LeBron James," by nodalone aka Shaun Srivastava, first round poem in the Sedona Poetry Slam on Saturday, July 30, 2011.

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Photo courtesy of Tara Graeber

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Originally from East Lansing, Mich., Shaun Srivastava, aka nodalone, moved to Flagstaff in 2008 to attend Northern Arizona University.

While quietly writing poetry for many years, nodalone has only recently begun performing his spoken word at slams and various events throughout Arizona.

Preferring to use his platform to address current political, cultural, and social issues, the poet gives a performance that captures the power of the issue in a personal and passionate style.

He will complete degrees in both exercise science and psychology in 2012, with plans to pursue a master’s degree in psychology.