Great is my alma mater, land of diversity
A world on its own, making a brotherhood out of differing tongues
Built on Christ’s foundation, tongues may wag for however long
Beautiful, beautiful, Bowen University.
I have lived and loved in this beautiful land
Through the Reverend’s words every Sunday
Through the hostel Supervisor’s knocks on my door every morning
Through the one week-prepared projects every other week
I have lived through the annoying gazes I meet at Munchies’ every other night
I have seen and heard in this controversial land……..Oh, pardon not my words for the truth begs no pardon
…Seen the things I thought my eyes would not come across
Seen the innocent gape open-mouthed in wonder as a fellow innocentee fell for lies from one bros
Heard the rumours of riot, and suspension, and rustication
I have heard the voice of the Vice Chancellor shatter my hopes of early holidays countless times.
I have passed and failed in this beautiful land
Passed tests; class tests as well as various non-academic tests I would rather not talk about
Passed around rumours of new aws, as well as the distributed pamphlets on Thursday evenings
Failed a few tests and a few friends, some of which I regret
I have failed to obey certain laws, for of course no one is perfect in this land
I have lived and loved in this beautiful land
Loved friends, students and staffs alike
Loved certain courses and activities more than others
Loved every bit of the tears I cried and the anger I felt, for what they taught me
I have loved every bit of disappointment and fear I experienced, for who they made me.
Great is my alma mater, land of diversity
A world on its own, making a brotherhood out of differing tongues
Built on Christ’s foundation, though tongues may wag for however long
Beautiful, beautiful Bowen University.
About the Writer
Adetoye Comfort is a writer who mainly specializes in both poetry and prose. She has been in this art of writing for four years and motivation is drawn from life experiences which are mostly personal. She is also a blogger.