Professor Aveni is the bright star
Who taught us of such things
How they can align with constructs
Inspire sunlit snakes and spiral rings
He helped us imagine Empires of Time
What was Behind The Crystal Ball
Encouraged we take Stairways To The Stars
Tony made Skywatchers of us all
I followed him to wherever he lead
From The Yucatan to the observatory hill
Though watching him teach General Education
Was perhaps my biggest thrill
Here was this man of brilliance
Who told us on our first day
“I’ve never taught Plato or Augustine
But together we will find our way.”
It was in that class I learned how to learn
From a man who was humble and true
He taught you don’t have to know everything
You just have to try and want to want to
This angle was an epiphany
A click into what makes great men shine
An open heart, engagement in the world
Ever since, he’s been a role model of mine
He’s a giant among men
A dreamer of dreams
The epitome of wisdom
With humorous themes
He transcends the here and now
Reaches back in time through space
He IS Colgate to me and my family
So much the heart of that place
I adore Anthony Aveni
Dear Lorraine is equally as swell
Please count me among the many
Who wishes them both very, very well