Illinois Verse/The Eyrie
The Eyrie
High up in big Administration HallAbide headquarters of The Alumni NewsAnd busy presiding genius over all,(Who can no earnest, true old grad refuse) Carl holds his genial sway.
Attractive nest from which to wing new's flightAcross the land and sea and carry joyTo graduates afar. A place of lightWhere with humor and patience naught can annoy Carl holds his genial sway.
Below, a stretch of the broad and shaded walkA calm glance at the classes hurrying to and fro;His future prey he has no need to stalk.Time will deliver them to him, tho slow. Carl holds his genial sway.