Illinois Verse/Talbot Portrait
Talbot Portrait
"The Portrait Of A Man!" No broadened brimThat shades the austere face of some pilgrimOr circling ruff with dashing feathers' droop On doublet and cloak that portray The cavalier carelessly gay.Such art is zealously treasured from the pastWe, too, guard a valued portrait that will lastA man who's calmly seated in his chair Of noble, commanding brow,— One of those the wise fates endow.The master-builder of dominant, virile strengthYet genial, willing to go to any lengthTo help a friend. In life's long stress of fibre He has bravely stood the test. Great Talbot,—Illini's best!