On the eve of celebrating Canada Day (01 July 2018) – I have written a
POEM – which expresses my/our Thank You Canada – for bestowing respect, dignity and growth of our family and friends.
Note: This Poem has been circulated to North Renfrew Times for publication and also many contacts and friends. The POEM was published in the North Renfrew Times in their Wednesday 27 Jun 2018 edition.
POEM
Thank You Canada – O! Canada – 2018
Thank You Thank You Thank You
Canada our land
So beautiful
So empowering
So polite and respectful
With four seasons
With people from all over
For freedom, equality and dignity
We are passionate about you
Thank You Thank You Thank You
For our 44 years within your bosom
For our children & their spouses
For our great grandchildren
For our friends in Niagara Falls
Where we started
For our friends in Deep River
Where we are in retirement
For our friends in many cities
Where we had worked for living
Thank You Thank You Thank You
For our Canadian extended families
For fulfilling our dreams
For being there when we needed
O! Canada
We celebrate Canada day
With enthusiasm, pride and joy
We stand on guard for thee