Our time is now - a poem to welcome Lade

This beautiful poem, written by a member of the College who wishes to remain anonymous, was read out to our new President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, at a session during International Congress 2023.

Our time is now

Like a great idea
Whose time has come
Like a new dawn
laden with immense promise

Our time is now
A now, of new beginnings
A now, of change and progress

So let our congratulations
ring loud and proud
for Lade

With our best wishes
we usher in your turn
as our new leader

We pay homage
to those before you
who have done much
but there is still
more to do

We will stay strong
for the journey ahead
a challenging journey
a journey, we must take

so welcome dear sister
your time starts now
Our time is now