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Ohio State University Poem

Posted on August 6, 2024 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

*The Ohio State University* It is a scarlet and gray autumn day in the brave of late November.The sky is open, the grass is brazened,And it is a damn good day to be a Buckeye. *** Out from the tunnel…

Tagged with: Art, College, Creative Writing, Education, Ohio, Ohio State, Ohio State Univerdity, Poem, Poetry, Travel, Writing
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Eastern Michigan University Poem

Posted on July 19, 2024 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

*Eastern Michigan University* SWOOP DOWN!(clap-clap)SWOOP DOWN!(clap-clap)SWOOP DOWN!(clap-clap)SWOOP DOWN!(clap-clap)SWOOP DOWN!And LAND! In the land of Green and White!SWOOP DOWN!You Eagles and FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!SWOOP DOWN!But don’t ever let your feet touch the ground!SWOOP DOWN!You’re flying with the Eastern Eagles Now! Hear…

Tagged with: Art, College, Creative Writing, Eastern Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan, Poem, Poetry, Writing
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Wayne State University Poem

Posted on July 18, 2024 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

*Wayne State University* There’s a new line coming in this fall,Let’s see how fast this thing goes.In these four years it’s pedal to the metal,Our speed doesn’t tire through the reels of the roads.30,000 Warriors collide,BurningGreen and Gold—Until Wayne State…

Tagged with: Art, College, College Life, Creative Writing, Michigan, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Wayne State University, Writing
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Michigan Tech Poem

Posted on July 17, 2024 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

My, what lakes the mind can surfWith all the discoveriesWe find;At Michigan Tech, we inspect global turf,The Land of Opportunity:We mine.We build ice sculptures from creative fires—Husky FiresGlow in the snow,The Houghton icescape isThe Great Escape,A Winter CarnivalThe Huskies know.This…

Tagged with: Art, College, College Life, Creative Writing, Michigan, Michigan Tech, Michigan Tech University, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Writing
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University of Northern Iowa Poem

Posted on July 14, 2024 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

*University of Northern Iowa* There’s a magic in the colors ofU-N-I,Everywhere you go—Purple & GoldPass By,Panthers UnitedIs the reason why:13,000 spirits makeU-N-I Welcome to the UNI-Dome!Home of thirty-three conference titles,More than any Division I Iowa Team,We sing the victory songs,…

Tagged with: Art, College, College Life, Creative Writing, Iowa, Poem, Poems, Poetry, University of Northern Iowa, Writing
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Alaska Pacific University Poem (Alma Mater Vol. 3: The West)

Posted on April 8, 2020 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

*Alaska Pacific University* Two words have never modeled one thing— More than this thing which APU clings, The words are apart, but like us they need the other, There is a oneness found in Each Other. In the largest state,…

Tagged with: Alaska, Alaska Pacific, Books, College Life, Poetry, Poetry Books
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Southern Miss Poem (Alma Mater Vol. 4)

Posted on October 23, 2019 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

*Southern Miss* (Set to the Melody of “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival) I see—Gold Eagles arisin’, I see—touchdowns on the way…. I see—these Spacious Skies heightnin’ I see—Good times today… Ya’ll come watch the flight, Well it’s bound…

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Barry University Poem (Alma Mater Vol. 4)

Posted on October 21, 2019 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

*Barry University* You can observe it here, but it’s present everywhere. Barry University was built with catholic tenets and resided in Dominican heritage, but its inclusion can be seen in the diversity spotted in Miami Shores that reaches out progressively…

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Alma Mater: A Series for the People

Posted on June 16, 2019 by clydeaidoo — Leave a comment

Alma Mater is a series that celebrates the universities of the United States through poetry. Kirkus Reviews has described the series as “A thoroughly unique project” with “A variety of delightfully unexpected poetic forms.” I see it as a project…

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