University of Guelph - Libranni Yearbook (Guelph, Ontario Canada)

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That poet is mellowing. What do you mean? H is compassion for his fel low-men is now greater than his contempt. This ls the Man Who Said: I went looking for an enemy I could respect and found a friend. The virtues of those we dislike irritate us even more than theirvices. There are certain three-letter words which it is obscene today to utter in civilized company notably God and Sin.

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Irving Layton - Poet in Residence The idea of a student supported poet in residence was initiated by Union Council. The Administration agreed to pay his room and board while Witan and the other colleges gave substantial financial gifts. Nlr. Layton was a true poet in residence in that he actually lived with the students and was freely available to all students during the Winter Semester. He also visited several local high schools, and other groups within the city of Guelph and made readings in various classes being conducted by other lecturers. His dramatic personality and meaningful writings made all of those students who came into contact with him admirers of his work. The project was such a success that it is hoped it can be repeated not only at Guelph but at other universities. He completely changed the outlook of many science-oriented students toward poetry and the arts in general.

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A poet generates the electricity he needs bv swimming against the current. if Leave Taking Good-bye fields, waves, hills, trees and faiweather birds whose blasts woke me each morning at dawn So that I might see the early sun Goodbye, Sun I am growing older I must instruct myself to love you all With moderation May you be as kind to the next poet who comes this way as you have been to me When you see him, give him my felicitations and love