Poem: ‘Queen’s University’

Poetry by Robert Ferriman

Robert shares his poetry with Queen's students and alumni.

A Poem: “Queen’s University”

(For: Past and Present Students and Faculty)

This Poem is written

it’s just to explain

What each letter means

in ” Queen’s University’s ” Name,

 

“Q” Stands for “QUALITY”

it’s what we believe

It’s something that’s needed

to help one achieve,

“U” Stands for “UNRELENTING”

in pursuing one’s dreams

It takes dedication and

that’s what that means,

“E” Stands for “EQUALITY”

as it should be

Because everyone’s welcome here

that you will see,

“E” Stands for “ENCOURAGEMENT”

in whatever you do

And Our Faculty’s here

to always help you,

“N” Stands for “NOTEWORTHY”

as in Our Name

That’s brought Us Prestige

that We can acclaim,

“S” Stands for “SIGNIFICANT”

the difference We make

Our Standards are high

that we won’t forsake,

 

“U” Stands for “UNIVERSAL”

We’re known World wide

That’s something in which

We take great Pride,

“N” Stands for “NOTABLE”

and that’s certainly true

Our Graduates are recognized

this whole World through,

“I” Stands for “INNOVATIVE”

it’s showing you care

By what you learn

and what you share,

“V” Stands for “VENERABLE”

and here’s the proof

We’re Creating Tomorrow’s leaders

from today’s current Youth,

“E” Stands for “EXCELLENCE”

in that We believe

That We strive for

in what We achieve,

“R” Stands for “RESPECT”

it’s something you earn

By giving it you

get back in return,

“S” Stands for “SCHOLAR”

it’s taking great Pride

In what You’ve accomplished

it’s that feeling inside,

“I” Stands for “INDELIBLE”

right from the start

You’ve set the Standard

by doing your part,

“T”Stands for “TRADITION”

a time- Honored way

That you live by

each and every day,

“Y” Stands for “YOU”

as it should be

Exemplify Queen’s Best for

this World to see,

 

If anyone should ask

what makes “Queen’s” Name

Let them read this

and it will explain.

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