A template on how to write a Bull Durham credo poem. (with examples)

1. Bull Durham
Credo Poem

2. Who is Bull Durham?

3. Bull Durham is a
1988 American
comedy sports film. It
is partly based upon
the minor league
experiences of
writer/director Ron
Shelton and depicts
the players and fans
of the Durham Bulls,
a minor league
baseball team in
Durham, North
Carolina.

4. In the movie Bull
Durham Kevin
Costner’s
character is asked
what he believes
in.

5. His answer provides us with a poetic format. By
following the formula, tell what you believe in.

6. Part 1
• I believe in the ……. (a phrase that represents
something that is really important to you)
• the ……. (phrase)
• the ……. (phrase)
• the ……. (phrase)
• …….(noun)
• …….(noun)
• …….(noun)
(three ideas that you value )

7. Part 2
• Here comes the switch-up phrase:
• But the belief that ….. (a phrase that
represents a belief that you think is wrong)
• Is …… (explain why or how it is wrong in your
own words)
• Example… But the belief that you don’t have
to strive for your goals is just outrageous.

8. Part 3
• Now back to what you do believe in:
• I believe in ….. (phrase)
• I believe in (phrase)
• I believe in (phrase)
• …….(noun)
• …….(noun)
• …….(noun)
(three ideas that you value )

9. Part 4
• Big finish
• And I believe in ….. (your final important
reflection on life)

10. I believe in ability to choose
the desire to lose
the thought and the mind
and in the heart most kind.
But our fate isn’t decided
And no story is one-sided
I believe we make our fate
I believe we can love and hate
I believe its our decision
To meet hate not with derision
But with a calm and lasting peace
And I believe one day hate will cease.

11. I believe in the power of prayer,
the importance of education,
the strength in numbers,
the cruelness that occurs on social media networks,
the effects music can have on people.
But how some people believe they are better than others
is downright ridiculous.
I believe in the influence teenagers can have on older
generations,
I believe in treating others how you want to be treated,
I believe in the importance of family and friendship.
And I believe in my experiences that everything happens
for a reason, whether we know the reason now or we
learn it later.

12. I believe in the scream of a
tortured electric guitar,
the pounding of massive drums,
the connection with an
audience,
the evil that exists in pop music,
the effectiveness of hard work,
dedication, skill and cheap
whiskey
But the belief that you don't
have to strive hard for your
goals is just plain outrageous.
I believe in the honesty of a
guitar solo I believe that music
is a gift from God,
I believe in Van Halen,
Undisputed, Undefeated,
Champions of the Rock and Roll
World.
And I believe that one day they