*University of North Dakota Poem* With the Eternal Flame of the Memorial Sphere,Let it be known that UNDStarted here.Then took off to soar on land, air, and ice,Hence becoming Masters of Mother Earth thrice.Although the Sioux name may be erased,Our…
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University of North Dakota Poem
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University of Iowa Poem (Alma Mater Vol. 1: The Midwest)
*Iowa Hawkeyes* When history’s pages sit still—we will write first. We don’t accept inequality—we right the curse. This is an equal-opportunity space Where biases erase and creativity may race. On Ye Hawkeyes to the Pedestrian Mall! Where the only thing…
Southern Miss Poem (Alma Mater Vol. 4)
*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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UCLA Tribute
From Alma Mater Vol. 3: The West: https://www.amazon.com/Alma-Mater-Vol-3-West-ebook/dp/B01CJYOA5A/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Alma+Mater+Vol+3.+The+West&qid=1570660289&sr=8-1 *UCLA* There’s nothing like the California sunshine to help see the world in a new light, And wherever there is a face to be found in L.A., That light Is reflected. On…
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Alma Mater: A Series for the People
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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BOAM Nominee #6: Butler University
INTRO: *** On March 3, 2018, I will release The Best of Alma Mater, and I will need some help in selecting the crème de la crème. The best way you can assist in doing so would be to purchase…
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The Best of Alma Mater Prepares for its Commencement
It’s commencement season at universities around the country. And much like these undergraduates at the turn of the season, the Alma Mater series has graduated to the level of bittersweet completion. And also like these students, the stories within this…
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The Best of Alma Mater Prepares for its Commencement
It’s commencement season at universities around the country. And much like these undergraduates at the turn of the season, the Alma Mater series has graduated to the level of bittersweet completion. And also like these students, the stories within this…
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Quinnipiac University Creative Piece
From Alma Mater Vol. 2: The Northeast Available Now for only 99 cents! (Link Provided at End of Poem) *Quinnipiac University* A Quinnipiac Bobcat has found a quiet place in the woods of the Sleeping Giant State Park a short…
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UW—Madison Creative Piece
From Alma Mater Vol. 1: The Midwest. Available Now! *UW—Madison* Go On, Wisconsin. Proceed as the Badgers that burrow through this state’s bureaus & Mine a line of reform that runs roughshod throughout these United States. Stay the activists on…
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Original Clyde Aidoo 