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A SONG THAT WILL ONLY MAKE SENSE TO EAST COASTERS! CANADA

A SONG THAT WILL ONLY MAKE SENSE TO EAST COASTERS! (CANADA) A heritage that we all share, our blood is maritime. We thrill to see the Bluenose, her picture on a dime. Emotion for an ocean, gray Atlantic ever by, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI. We’ve been to L’Anse Meadows, explored the Labrador. Cruised the Ponds in Gros Morne Park, fished Caplin from the shore. Raised a glass at Crow’s Nest, saw the sunrise Cape Spear beach. Sang along with Great Big Sea, kissed the Cod and drank the Screech. We’ve inner tubed the Nashwaak, fly fished the Miramichi. Been to Historic Village in the heart of Acadie. Climbed the Big Bald mountain, walked on Fundy’s floor. Coasted up Magnetic Hill, scoffed at the Tidal Bore! A heritage that we all share, our blood is maritime. We thrill to see the Bluenose, her picture on a dime. Emotion for an ocean, gray Atlantic ever by, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI. Sang “Farewell to Nova Scotia|”, drank Rita’s tea as well. Danced all night at Ceilidhs, been to the Citadel. Strolled the shore of Baddeck Bay, where the Silver Dart took flight. Walked the wharf called Fisherman’s, the rocks at Peggy’s Light. Sang “Bud the Spud!” with Stompin’ Tom, watched splinters fly away. Ate lobster at church suppers, could hardly walk away. Picked potatoes for the farmers, back in our childhood years. Crossed Confederation Bridge, eight miles long me dears! A heritage that we all share, our blood is maritime. We thrill to see the Bluenose, her picture on a dime. Emotion for an ocean, gray Atlantic ever by, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI. A heritage that we all share, our blood is maritime. We thrill to see the Bluenose, her picture on a dime. Emotion for an ocean, gray Atlantic ever by, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI. Ellis Pringle Craig, 2024.

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Date: 3/27/2025 11:57:00 AM
Hello Ellis, your poem has brought back memories of the time i travelled to NflD, N.S PEI. Thank you for creating this poem. Enjoy yoor day my friend. /Darlene/
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Date: 6/28/2024 7:13:00 AM
Ellis, this is a wonderful poem. I especially appreciate the references to Newfoundland and Labrador (my home province!). Very well done. Cheers from the Rock, Jim
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Date: 5/29/2024 9:49:00 AM
This a a wonderful, concise and rational poem which I realize exemplifies that lands on the northwestern Atlantic. The entire poem is strong and well-connected in verse. You show genuine talent.
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Date: 5/29/2024 1:31:00 AM
ahhh indeed, however you missed 2 points of which I must first file a complaint, the first may be minor but is also the fine, Newfoundland screech!!, the second is where is the mention of my dear great Aunt, Anne Murray! and yes my aunt, and all in fun, loved the poem of course.
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Date: 5/28/2024 7:59:00 PM
Love this, Ellis! I enjoyed some of Canada on a cruise. Went to the Maritime museum in Halifax, then came home to Georgia USA and found a book in the library called “The Halifax Explosion.” Great history in that book. I wanted to go back but then the pandemic hit.
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