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My Beloved Land

This loving tribute is long overdue After a thousand poems or more Time to honour my country called Canada Spectacular from shore to shore The hometown charm of folks down east To the grandeur of the Rockies and beyond No wonder Canadians are proud as punch Sharing a unique common bond On that great expanse of pink on your map Just above the great USA Lives a gentle peace loving bunch of souls Sure hope we can keep it that way Not able to challenge the super powers Competing in the Olympic games Delighted just to share in the excitement Winning or losing, it's the same Happy to call Canada my home Where magnificent vistas abound My beloved country stands straight and tall It's beauty the world over is renowned © Jack Ellison 2013

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Seren Roberts

Date: 2/3/2013 9:32:00 PM

Jack I so enjoyed your poem. I know how it feels to love ones own country, thats how I feel about Wales. I applaud you ....Seren

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/4/2013 6:48:00 AM

We are both true patriots! Thank you muchly, my dear Seren! Hugs xoxoxox

Wayland Bunch

Date: 2/3/2013 9:00:00 PM

What a wonderful tribute to your homeland and the people. I've actually never been to Canada, but I'm sure you have captured it great.

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/4/2013 6:47:00 AM

If you ever do decide to visit, make such you pay me a visit! Thanks a bunch my friend!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/3/2013 10:18:00 AM

Dear Jack, Allow me to joining you in praising Canada, my adaptive beloved country. As I had said to the Canadian ambassador, paraphrasing Alexander the great, To Greece I owe my being but to Canada I owe my wellbeing! I am Canadian since 1976, My daughter, a writer, lives there as my sister and my nieces and tenths of friends. My love for Canada and my gratitude is second to none! I love this country and its people plus what it stands for! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to thank Canada.

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/4/2013 6:46:00 AM

If you don't mind, I will save your beautiful comments and share it with some friends. Thank you so much Demetrios!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 2/3/2013 9:35:00 AM

Nice tribute to what must be a fascinating country Jack, and it did produce you so that can't be bad xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/4/2013 6:44:00 AM

You are such a sweetie! So when are you coming for a visit? Hugs and much love, Jack

Carol Eastman

Date: 2/3/2013 7:25:00 AM

Applause... Very enjoyable... YAY... What does that mean any way? I wish I could see Canada... My sons girlfriend's family came from Canada. They live just below the border, now. She' the girlfriend I'd pick for him... I hope it works out... Good poem.

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/4/2013 6:43:00 AM

Our doors and MY doors are always open... so when can we expect you? Big hugs, Canada Jack xoxoxox

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 2/3/2013 7:16:00 AM

You did a great job, Jack. I always love Canada. I thought it is a very peaceful country -progressive and prosperous! Highly esteemed in the world. You should be very proud :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/4/2013 6:41:00 AM

I AM very proud as you can tell by my tribute poem! Thanks for your very kind words, dear friend... hugs, Jack xox

Donna Jones

Date: 2/3/2013 7:08:00 AM

Very wonderfully done Jack. Proud to have a best friend named Gloria from Canada. She currently lives in the states near me, but still goes HOME a few times a year

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/4/2013 6:40:00 AM

If you ever come and see for yourself, be sure to check me out... love to meet you dear Donna! Hugs, Jack xox