University of Northern Colorado Poem

*University of Northern Colorado*

Everywhere in Greeley, Colorado, there are Bears out there
Enjoying life:

Strolling along by the Platte River,
Taking ski trips with the pals,
Catching games at Nottingham field,
Or at another frat party, like the night before.

But then are some who choose to live differently.
Those who instead of recreations, decide to recreate themselves.
Bears who separated themselves from all the outside noise, and possibly left roommates
to
Go live in books.

And later realized just how smart of a move that really was.

Because when cramming in the Michener library,
Or pulling all-nighters, practically every night,
Some may view them as outcasts,
But

They are that much closer to finding a place in this world
That is far more permanent.

College is the time to live life,
But sometimes living is strictly internal,
It is wise to live in your books,
because
Her womb is eternal.

From Alma Mater Vol. 3: The West
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