The Preview

On this night who knows how many folks
are going to be shown a world, a side of life
unlike any other:
'round here tonight is not only part of
the first full weekend on campus for most
but also the start of something greater,
a small glance into a much bigger picture.

This is only a preview,
an introduction of sorts about these letters
which we wear adamantly on our sleeves
& hearts;
the main event won't happen
for a few weeks or so.
This is our chance, while we're ahead,
to give others a rundown
on who we are, what we're about,
what we stand for:
all the values & ideals we strongly uphold
just as much as live out on a daily basis.

This is only the start
of something new, a chance to gaze
into a side of life which has remained unseen
until now: For the moment,
we're giving an outline about ourselves,
a sketch about why we wear these letters
vigorously & with heartfelt pride.

On this night
we've got a chance to let others know
about the joys this life which we're
living & leading
has to offer in spades.