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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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The challenge was to write about our hometown, state, province, or country. I thought that it would be interesting to take on the challenge of writing about my country, so understand why this is a little longer, I also use a different style than the other poems posted already  ~*CANADA, MY HOME*~ The first nation of hockey and of peace, a land of diversity, of beauty, of culture and of freedom, even heaven, in all it's glory, could not match the unique beauty of Canada, my home, for the senses delight exists breathtaking waterfalls, rare wildlife, rolling hills, larger than life mountains, the great plains and crystal blue lakes, nature so calming, it comes to no surprise that people across the world travel to my homeland just for a glimpse of sheer beauty, fortunate, Canada remains one of the very few countries in the world to enjoy four distinct seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, the best of everything, songs of blue jays sing us into Springtime, roses, daffodils, tulips, flowers galore bloom in the garden of Canadian's hearts, leading us to heatwaves in Summer, saling upon Lake Ontario, basking in the warmth of the sun's golden ray's, Ahh! The fresh crisp air of Autumn visits, bringing with it leaves painted on trees, all the colours of the rainbow, more captivating than a painting by Monet, for all Canadians to gaze upon, and thus, leaves soon fall, leading us to the glistening snows of Winter, icy Northen winds do blow, but, there is a magic this time of year, children making snowmen, laughing in glee, an enchanting symphony to all Canadian's ears across the land - Vancouver Island, Montreal, Saskatchewan, Calgary, Ottawa and St. John's, to mention just a few, I myself, reside in St. Catharines, "the garden city," in the province of Ontario, across the border from New York, mere hours away from the great mega city of Toronto, charming and entertaining, and moments away from Niagara Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world, but, I say that Canada, in all it's entirety, from sea to shining sea, should be the one and only wonder for all to behold, ten provinces and two territories to be experienced, with the maple leaf, red and white it's colour, the national flag of Canada, waving, dancing with joy in the wind, it is then, that I pledge my devotion, standing tall, hand across my heart, more proud than proud could ever be to call Canada my home, for, God created a masterpiece when He breathed Canada into existence *By Melissa Honeybee* [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 06-18-2000).] |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
And You, Melissa- breathed a breath-taking masterpiece of splendor & pride when you took to your computer to create this wonderfully impressive poem about Canada the Beautiful. I have traveled in some of the eastern Provinces and may will have passed through St. Catherines, too. What impressed my wife and I was the obvious pride that most Cadadians take, and how clean they kept things- unlike so many less than pictureseque places in my own country. Thank you for taking the time to share all of this- in such a wonderful way! David "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Melissa this is a beautiful piece of writing. In my garden I have a geranium called 'Vancouver Pride'from now on it's Melissa's Pride. Your piece was wonderful Jon |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Melissa, You make me want to visit Canada even more now than I have before. I knew it was beautiful yet you make it sound so much more. Thanks for a fabulous portrait of your Country. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Melissa, this takes my breath away. I have this special feeling for Canada ever since I first been there, more than twenty years ago. I wrote a poem about your country once. For you I will repost it. I think you may enjoy it. This was awesome ! I love it ! |
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Melissa - How beautifully and proudly you describe your great country. I've been to St. Catherines often, growing up in Buffalo. Used to go to Crystal Beach a lot as a child. This is wonderful. Bonnie |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Melissa~ no words i could say would do this poem justice, however i shall try my best. the pride in which you have for your country came flowing out beautifully. i have never visited Cananda but do plan to someday. I have heard of it's beauty and magic, but you my dear friend have captured it all on paper. in a way i feel like i just went there, you took me there thanks for theremarkable trip. excellent writing, to say i am impressed would be a mild understatement. amy "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I don't even know where to start to thank everyone for their awesome replies Thank you! I am overwhelmed and surprised by all the replies and support that I have received.This is by far my favourite challenge that I have participated in. When I saw it, I knew instantly that I had to write about not my province or city (which are both beautiful in their own right), but about Canada as a whole  All my friends in St. Catharines say that I am the proudest Canadian that they know, so this poem came easy for me, all I did was let my heart do the talking. Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Melissa put the kettle on I am coming over lol Canada sounds wonderful. I have seen some amazing photographs from their but your poem paints an even more vivid and glorious picture. Ok I will put it on my list of places to go directly under Australia ( which I have to visit). An excellent poem and perfect response to the challenge. anything I write for the challenge will be an anticlimax compared to your opus. oK i will shut up now. ------------------------ "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." E.E Cummings. "Art is a lie which makes us realise the truth." Pablo Picasso "We Irish are too poetical to be poets, we are a nation of brilliant failures" Oscar Wilde ----- |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Brian, you are becoming one of my favourite repliers now. You had me cracking up at your response: "Antything I write for the challenge will be an anticlimax compared to your opus." boy, you had better write one about Ireland, soon! or I will have to hop on a plane and teach you a lesson  Everybody's a comedian, huh? LOL You've warped my mind, my friend Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Melissa, This is SO GREAT! Bursting with Pride! You've met the Challenge WELL! Thanks Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has past Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Oh, I've always wanted to visit Canada. Now I can't wait after reading your poem, Melissa! Great work here! Joy |
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kelieth Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314Normal IL - USA |
Melissa, The pride and imagry is astounding. As with so many others I to look forward to visiting your home. Kevin "Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals." |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Dennis, Joy 14, Kelieth, thank you! I'm so glad that my poem was received so well Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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