I entered
the portals of college,
gauche,
gangly, giggly, unsure, tense…
What lies
within the hallowed walls
of this
college called Providence?
Pleasant lawns, tall trees, quaint old buildings
nestled
softly in the arms of Nature.
The songs of
birds filled my ears,
painting a
calm and quiet picture.
Fairytale
pathways and cobblestone steps,
Under
branches filled with fragrant flowers.
And wherever
I looked, dotting the scene,
colourful
clusters in little bowers.
Gracious sisters, attired in white or black
moved across
my bemused vision.
Gentle
voices as they direct and guide,
as they went
about their God-given mission.
Soon the
place rang with joyous young voices
Solemn lessons,
dramas, contests and friends!
Of Laughter
and fun there was no lack,
no want of
style and high fashion trends!
Four years -
too short, too fast they fled!
Four halcyon
years in that paradise
gave me
wings, polished my rough edges,
gladdened my
heart; made me wise!
I left that
pristine and lovely place,
with the high
principles, courage, enlightened mind
gleaned from
the guiding lights that moulded me.
But I left a
big piece of my heart behind!
Minnie Isaac T
English Literature Class of 1975
Lovely
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