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Independence

In many ways Canadians are very different Not in the ways that matter the most Disappointments won't keep us down Easy is not a part of our vocabulary Pitching in we often help each other Early in our History we became companions Now and again, sure there have been disagreements Doing what needed to be done, being true to who we are Every country must find their own identity Never wavering from the path they are meant to take Coming out independent yet never standing alone Everyone knows they can count on a friend Happy Fourth of July to our Neighbour and friend. A truly great country, may your flag fly high in celebration. Independance is strengthened through relationships. For Kim's Celebrate Independence Contest. Written July 1st 2015. Resubmitted because I missed a letter.

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Jan Allison

Date: 7/23/2015 4:57:00 PM

a lovely tribute Richard many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/23/2015 9:53:00 AM

Richard, I'm glad the U.S. has such a good friend in Canada! Congrats on your placement in my contest! Love, Kim

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2015 11:24:00 AM

I appreciate the placement Kim. Hugs Rick.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/23/2015 2:02:00 AM

Congrats on ur winning awesome acrostic Richard! Great work!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2015 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Upma.

Skat A

Date: 7/23/2015 12:38:00 AM

Richard, congratulations on your win. Awesome Acrostic. Love SKAT

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2015 8:46:00 AM

Thanks SKAT.

Paul Callus

Date: 7/23/2015 12:28:00 AM

This is a lovely way to tackle the given topic, Richard. Independence brings with it added responsibilities; standing together is the way to success. Congrats on a most worthy win. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2015 8:45:00 AM

Thanks so much Paul.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/17/2015 5:53:00 AM

RIchard, informative and flowing good. I esp like the last line!! A good conclusion!~Olive Eloisa =')

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/17/2015 7:55:00 AM

Thanks Olive.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/6/2015 8:50:00 AM

beautiful penned.............A.M

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/6/2015 10:01:00 AM

Thanks A.M.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/5/2015 10:04:00 AM

This is WONDERFUL Richard! Canada is a breath of fresh air and always a great friend. You couldn't have written a nicer tribute! I am fav'ing it!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/6/2015 10:00:00 AM

Thanks Connie.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/4/2015 9:21:00 AM

A wonderful and excellent write, thanks for shared this beautiful, I enjoyed the read. Excellent...................7!............A.M.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2015 9:34:00 AM

Thanks A.M. Much appreciated.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/2/2015 8:52:00 PM

enjoyed your acrostic, good luck on the contest:) *luv p.d.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2015 9:18:00 AM

Thanks Linda. Hugs Rick.

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/2/2015 8:47:00 PM

Written like the friendly Canadian would. Good one, Rick! PS. Was it another wordplay or did you mean to say independence?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2015 9:17:00 AM

I did, Thanks for catching my typo.

Arabian Poet

Date: 7/2/2015 12:10:00 PM

Great writing by a great writer Wish you all best

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2015 9:16:00 AM

You are kind, thanks.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/2/2015 10:05:00 AM

You painted this extremely beautiful and excellent, I like all the lines and how you constructed. it..............A.M.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2015 9:16:00 AM

Thanks A.M. Have another peek it is now finished.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/1/2015 4:06:00 PM

Beautiful, although as you can imagine, that word has a much different connotation here!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2015 9:15:00 AM

So True!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/1/2015 12:57:00 PM

a great way to do the challenge, focusing on the word and not the actual holiday, Richard. I mean, why would someone not in the US want to write about the fourth of July? I really like how you did yours.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2015 9:13:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, the poem is now finished, I had to come up with a few more lines so there were some letters missing.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/1/2015 12:26:00 PM

Great write, Richard. I have a lot to say about some of these lines....It's a good tribute.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/3/2015 9:12:00 AM

Hi Eileen, I had left out a few letters, the poem is now finished.