A Lesson Of Somerville College Poem by Ratnakar Rout

I am here, my dear knowledge seekers
I am here for years. You are welcome
To this temple of knowledge to enrich
Your ever searching mind. Through this
Chilly winter days in my soothing lap
I cannot share with you much happiness
But I can make you feel in your heart
The warmth of knowledge
One thing I must tell you my dear
When you walk down the lonely lanes here
You can read the foot prints of many
Imprinted in its holy soil
Even your stay is short
Time is so precious waste not
Learn and let learn others and leave your
Indelible mark that will enchant you
For ever in your memory lane
Oh! My dear make a lot of fun and enjoy your stay
As much as you can but don't forget
To make the best use of the time you have
Like an ardent disciple of Indian Gurukula
As you well know the time that is gone
Never comes back again that once gone.