Building Bridges

So J William Fulbright had a vision
Friendship of nations shall be based on knowledge
Bright students and scholars of other nations to America come
Bright American students and scholars to other nations go
Move freely to share your knowledge and ideals
Share the fruits of human learning over the centuries


Thus we found ourselves here in the US
From all nations, cultures, races and creeds
Sharing the Fulbright badge, sharing humanity
We came to Houston and housed friendship
We discussed, listened to one another and learnt
At Rodeo we even produced Cowboys


Knowledge and ideas exchanged
Friendships evolved and matured within hours
New bridges of understanding constructed
Strong pillars of friendship and trusts erected
We are diverse yet united for common good


This Fulbright microcosm epitomized friendship
Symbolizes the best humanity could offer
God bless Fulbright for his visions
God bless Fulbrighters for implementing the vision
God bless us all

Houston
March 2 2002
This poem was read by six Fulbrghters at the Houston conference of March 2002,
each from the six inhabited continents, it was a memorable experience I still cherish.