Ode to a Canadian
It’s a feeling, an understanding of sorts
It’s an emotion arriving without court
That runs through the bones
A quiet confidence spread across many zones
Every sport is enjoyed by those wanting
A tolerance, some patience, the results not for flaunting
Amazing homeland, fascinating to see
Proud of our history, with bannock and tea
Living in the shadow of the more people
Just like them we start with family at the steeple
Striving with virtue on a given days best
Same as the rest of folks we love our nest
The culture it changes every five degrees
You won’t travel far without something to please
Special events to highlight the year
People from the four corners sharing good cheer
It is viewing from space saying, “That is home!”
It’s capturing your thoughts in a meaningful poem
Empathy for those that suffer afar
Then hit the links and maybe shout, “Par!”
From the first people to come, Indian and Inuk
These feelings are common as sighting a duck
To the latest arrivals by foot and plane
We share what we have and not be too vain