Really weird NWR but need help asap!

I have to go to this thing for English Grad Students in 2 hours and I need to bring a 'poem or piece of prose about academia.'

Any suggestions???

It can't be too long, because I need to copy it in handwriting from the comp, b/c my printer is messed up.

TIA

I'm not sure exactly what you mean. You mean the subject of the poem/prose has to be academia? Or can it be about learning in general, through experiences, etc? Does it have to reference the learning experience? I'm not sure if any of these would work for you, but a few things pop into my mind --

'Impenetrable Forest' -- Margaret Atwood
'Encouraging the Young' -- Atwood
'Voice' -- Atwood

'How to Become a Writer' -- Lorrie Moore

HTH. Good luck!

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