Canadian Graffiti

Sprayed on a wall was the word "Eh" Now that's Canadian I would say When it comes to graffiti and the cold We got the paint the paint that can hold Checking out this urban story You might even find the word "Sorry" Canadians they say are polite Sprawled on a wall "We get it, write" With a pisst that could be shady We'll just say "Your mom's a nice lady" Feeling down on a Monday commute "Have a great day" you'll read in your suit Delinquent writer under a hood Trying hard but misunderstood On a brick a need to express "Don't build a wall" is there none the less Always writing and on the go I've even seen it written in snow Artistic expression over the top Just watch out for that strolling mall cop
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Neumann Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 3:09 AM
Nice one ...
Rodgers Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 1:18 PM
So true - nice write and put up/down of our national traits
Kent Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 1:50 PM
Thank you for commenting Dave.
Vaso Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 10:25 PM
Hilarious and true! :)
Kent Avatar
August 21, 2016 at 6:36 AM
thanks for commenting Arthur.
Garcia Avatar
August 13, 2016 at 12:53 AM
That's awesome. Very happy I read this. Great post
Kent Avatar
August 13, 2016 at 6:54 AM
Thank you for reading.
Allison Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 3:45 PM
Great take on graffiti Ronald - love the twist at the end:-) hugs Jan xx
Kent Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 4:17 PM
Sorry Jan i replied in the wrong box lol. Thank you for commenting.
Kent Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 3:52 PM
I am in Montreal now and yes, you are 100 % Canadain. Multiculturalism is alive and well here. That is what makes it one of the greatest places in the world.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 1:58 PM
Dear Ronald I think I can qualify as a Canadian since I am a Canadian citizen since 1976. I lived in Montreal for 18 years where I studied and taught! I enjoyed very much your poem which left me with a broad smile! Beautiful writing my friend!
Chansarkar Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 9:07 AM
This one deserved a fine placement,eh!Congrats Ronald:)
Kent Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 9:38 AM
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Smith Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:23 PM
Eh, that's a delightful write...love the twist at the end
Kent Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:35 PM
Thanks for the comments.
La France Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 9:04 AM
Ronald as a fellow Canadian I find this poem right on eh! I know I am a Canadian true because I say sorry and thanks and please all the time, now have a great day, oh sorry your poem was excellent too~
Kent Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 9:38 AM
Have a great day and take care are two more. Thank you for commenting.
Dietrich Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 3:44 PM
very cute. You are a clever guy!!
Kent Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 5:26 PM
Thank you I had fun with this one.
Neumann Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 1:25 PM
Hey. I was just in Canada over from South Africa. Some people there told me, that you guys were not so inherently rebellious. So get the spray can out and... Nice poem.
Kent Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:32 AM
I like to think that we could see the writing on the wall. Thank you for commenting, where did you go?
Hamilton Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 1:05 PM
Hey didn't know you were from the great white north too! Enjoyed the read eh. Have a nice day eh! Was on the news a while back a store owner beat up a graffiti artist for defacing his storefront, cops wouldn't do anything. Great write!Cheers!
Kent Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:34 AM
He did not need to beat him up he just needed to give him the right prompt.
Warrior Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 10:34 AM
These Canucks in a can...might very well be the future poets EH lol...enjoyed reading Ronald...made me want to spray something...maybe the cat or the dog lol...god bless...^WW^
Kent Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:39 AM
The urge to write comes in many forms. Thanks for commenting WW. Always enjoy you words.
Hoffman Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 9:22 AM
Very funny take on graffiti Ronald!:)
Kent Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 9:31 AM
Thank you for reading it.
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