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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