Ode to the Open University
Oh worthy institution,
Progressive and benign,
Emerging from confusion
In 1969.
Your mission, since accomplished,
Education for the many,
Arose from the enlightened thoughts
Of Harold and of Jenny.
Many brave academics
Risking all, threw in their lot,
While Tory politicians
Saw it all as "bloody rot".
In 40 years you´ve grown and changed -
Respectable; revered;
But don´t, I beg, betray the work
Of those who pioneered.
We raise our glass to you, OU,
And give a round of "cheers"
Continue with the good work
For another 40 years!
By Lem Ibbotson, member of The Open University Poetry Society
Picture credit: Robert Lawler
(1 vote)
