“On the Excellencies of Dana Porter Library”

April 2010

Student Life 101 Ezine, April 2010 University of Waterloo

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Lobbezoo wrote this parody as a Master’s student for her friend Ramez, who spent much of his time at Dana Porter Library, affectionately known as DP. 

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This poem was featured in Student Life on page eleven, and was also printed and displayed in DP as a poster (see green poster below). 

On the Excellencies of Dana Porter Library 

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Fairest DP, how I love thee! 

From quiet dusk, all surely see:

Thou sparklest like a jewel;

Without thee, life is cruel.

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From 11pm till early morn

Ramez' studious heart is torn --

"A full nine hours without thee?

What doom hast come upon me!"

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But with the morning light,

There dawns a hope so bright:

"This day -- best spent -- shall verily be

With my true, most beloved DP!"