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Canadian in Between
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Canadian in Between |
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poettothecars Senior Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 1093New Zealand 
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4450 Canadian in Between 15 October 2005 Some Canadians are great - others are fun Some Canadians are brothers - sisters and a mum Peoples of province and not state Were “you” was a letter in the alphabet and God created the winter - spring and sun For even a Canadian was Rachel’s mom A land populated in sign of relief This maple of flavour to those who prize the colours of red and white Where wonder was a happening and beauty was in contrast bright From Vancouver Island to destinations unknown Each step another to put right Pacific to Atlantic and Hudson Bay in between British Columbia - Alberta - Saskatchewan Manitoba - Ontario - Quebec Newfoundland - Atlantic Provinces with the Yukon and Northwest Territories to account Along with a heritage of ‘Oh Canada’ and ‘God Save the Queen’ On Canada Day, July 1, 1980, 'O Canada!' was proclaimed the National Anthem of Canada, 100 years after it's debut performance in 1880 for St. Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations. Composed by Calixa Lavallée, French lyrics were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. Many English versions followed, but the current 'official' lyrics are based on a version written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version, includes changes recommended by a Special Joint Committee on the Senate and House of Commons in 1968. When Composed in 1880 by Calixa Lavallée, a simple music teacher in Quebec, the history of ‘Oh Canada’ was one of obscurity and revival until 1968 © 2006 Christopher W Herbert (a New Zealand Poet) a poet who cares |
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