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A uniquely Canadian form, the VIATOR poem form was invented by Canadian author and poet Robin Skelton. It consists of any stanzaic form in which the first line of the first stanza is the second line of the second stanza and so on until the poem ends with the line with which it began.

~ I felt very patriotic while writing this poem ~

Mine is a land of golden rivers And glowing sunsets that melt your heart A long history of native people in harmony With lush wildlife and four seasons Rich forests covering vast expanses Mine is a land of golden rivers Where sockeye salmon race up rapids And eagles soar great heights Cool calm breezes summoning the night As the moon rises to cast her spell Mine is a land of golden rivers That run wide from coast to coast Maritimers greeting each morning sun As it ascends over mountain ranges Caressing this topography called Canada Mine is a land of golden rivers AP: 1st place 2021, 2nd place 2023, 2nd place 2021, 3rd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2023, Honorable Mention 2023, Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on July 3, 2019 for contest NOSTALGIA ANY FORM sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST on August 21, 2018 for contest MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE WITH FORM INVENTED IN MY COUNTRY sponsored by BRAHN BAILEY and on August 25, 2018 for contest MOST COMMENTS RECEIVED POEM 2018 sponsored by JULY MORNING

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John Watt

Date: 5/17/2020 1:06:00 AM

I can see why this aroused such patriotic impulses within you. Your land is a beautiful one, described lovingly in this poem. "Mine is a land of golden rivers" was an apt refrain. Now I want to come visit. My father wanted to take me to the Montreal Olympics in 1976, but money was tight that year. I still have never been. Enjoyed this ~ John

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/17/2020 9:55:00 AM

Well John, I think we have a year or two to save up on travel money ~ it's a good idea to put Canada on your bucket list.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/20/2018 9:25:00 AM

Hello Lin, I felt like I have traveled through Canada reading this poem. Thanks for the journey. have a nice day my friend.

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/20/2018 9:05:00 PM

What a lovely compliment, Darlene. Most appreciated.

Mark Toney

Date: 8/25/2018 9:33:00 PM

This is lovely, Line. The form is amazing. I’m definitely going to try it. Congratulations on your well-deserved Poem of the Day.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/25/2018 11:39:00 PM

Thanks, Mark, for your much appreciated visit and comment..

Paul Callus

Date: 8/25/2018 6:01:00 AM

The exquisite pen of a proud patriotic writer, Line!! I like this form, and am tempted to try it out. ~ Congrats on POTD. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/25/2018 8:08:00 AM

I look forward to reading yours, Paul. Thanks for your lovely visit.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/23/2018 10:16:00 PM

You must be so proud to be a Canadian, Line. This is so dramatically presented. Your lines pique my interest in Canada. (Truly, I've never had an iota of interest in the place before). Congrats on POTD. :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/24/2018 5:23:00 AM

LOL Gershon. Hope you come up to visit some day.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/23/2018 6:43:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. A beautiful form you found. I plan to try it soon. Great poetic imagery. It is always good to focus on the positive.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/23/2018 6:46:00 AM

There is a lot to be thankful for. For example... for your lovely visit and comment, Susan.

Curtis Johnson

Date: 8/22/2018 7:43:00 PM

Very interesting. Your land is a very good land. Well deserved congrats.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 8:47:00 PM

Thank you, Curtis. Most appreciated.

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/22/2018 6:59:00 PM

Returning with warm congratulations, Line, for your well deserved recognition with POTD honors for your exquisite poem.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 7:16:00 PM

Most appreciated, Susan.

Roy Pett

Date: 8/22/2018 5:54:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Line with your beautifully written verse, good luck in contest. :))

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 7:16:00 PM

Thanks. Most appreciated, Roy.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/22/2018 5:28:00 PM

I am there- through the light touch of your words. This is so beautiful- truly mesmerizing. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 7:15:00 PM

Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Brandy.

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/22/2018 2:15:00 PM

Beautiful beyond compare...and it's the heart of you too...Congratulations...All the best Line

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 4:47:00 PM

Thank you so much, Arturo. Most appreciated.

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/22/2018 1:46:00 PM

Congratulations Line on your POTD. This is such a beautiful poem and I really like the form as well. I've never been to visit but surely would love to especially after reading this xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 4:48:00 PM

We have lots of beautiful cities and parks. Well worth a visit for sure, Mike.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/22/2018 12:14:00 PM

- Beautiful poem, Line :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 4:48:00 PM

Thank you, Sunshine, for your beautiful visit.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/22/2018 12:12:00 PM

What a lovely form you chose to honour your country. Many congratulations on potd:-) Hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 4:49:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. Most appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/22/2018 10:11:00 AM

Beautiful imagery, beautiful land! Congrats on POTD, LIne!

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 4:49:00 PM

Thanks, Kim. Most appreciated.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/22/2018 9:31:00 AM

So full of unfettered joy and appreciation! Congratulations!

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 4:49:00 PM

Thank you, Sunlite. Most appreciated.

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/22/2018 8:57:00 AM

Yes, mam...that's our Country...a real place where you can 'take off eh' with a bunch of hosers lol...Congrats!!! Line on your deserving POTD!...you did Her proud...love & hosers...^WW^

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/22/2018 4:50:00 PM

Thanks, WW, for your much appreciated visit and comment.