My Ode to Kalamzoo

Yes, there really was a Kalamazoo.
Where a mundane life I amused.
And by my choosing,
My outward ensuing,
Broke the ties and the memories too.

In hindsight I’ll remember,
Your vision most splendor.
And through this dismount,
This romantic recount,
Feel the heat of thy smoldering ember.

To never forget your bounties fare,
Is my vow, my word, my solemn swear.
And into my head,
The chapters there shed,

Does your pictures remain forever to bear.

(for the work and physical pain!)

(for the monumental fun!)

(for those solemn times!)

(for the urban acrobatics!)

(for the forest adventures!...sprite ad not intentional)

(let me give you a kiss, city of cities!)

(for the history and the research!)

(for your easygoing homeless!)

(and your crowds!)

(and your politics!)

(for your anthrogeeks--most noteworthy pals!)

(for your mad scientists!)

(for your bartenders and campus taverns!)

(for your beer most sweet, and your glasses brimming)

(for your revelry and friends!)

Kalamazoo, I thank you.