Richard Lamoureux Poet Acrostic

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 July 23, 2015 at 4:57 PM a lovely tribute Richard many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Merryman July 23, 2015 at 9:53 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 July 23, 2015 at 11:24 AM I appreciate the placement Kim. Hugs Rick.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 23, 2015 at 2:02 AM Congrats on ur winning awesome acrostic Richard! Great work! Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2015 at 8:46 AM Thanks Upma.

Skat A July 23, 2015 at 12:38 AM Richard, congratulations on your win. Awesome Acrostic. Love SKAT Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2015 at 8:46 AM Thanks SKAT.

Paul Callus July 23, 2015 at 12:28 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 July 23, 2015 at 8:45 AM Thanks so much Paul.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 17, 2015 at 5:53 AM RIchard, informative and flowing good. I esp like the last line!! A good conclusion!~Olive Eloisa =') Richard Lamoureux July 17, 2015 at 7:55 AM Thanks Olive.

Afolabi Muideen July 6, 2015 at 8:50 AM beautiful penned.............A.M Richard Lamoureux July 6, 2015 at 10:01 AM Thanks A.M.

Connie Marcum Wong July 5, 2015 at 10:04 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 July 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM Thanks Connie.

Afolabi Muideen July 4, 2015 at 9:21 AM A wonderful and excellent write, thanks for shared this beautiful, I enjoyed the read. Excellent...................7!............A.M. Richard Lamoureux July 4, 2015 at 9:34 AM Thanks A.M. Much appreciated.

Poet Destroyer A July 2, 2015 at 8:52 PM enjoyed your acrostic, good luck on the contest:) *luv p.d. Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2015 at 9:18 AM Thanks Linda. Hugs Rick.

Kp Nunez July 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM Written like the friendly Canadian would. Good one, Rick! PS. Was it another wordplay or did you mean to say independence? Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2015 at 9:17 AM I did, Thanks for catching my typo.

Arabian Poet July 2, 2015 at 12:10 PM Great writing by a great writer Wish you all best Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM You are kind, thanks.

Afolabi Muideen July 2, 2015 at 10:05 AM You painted this extremely beautiful and excellent, I like all the lines and how you constructed. it..............A.M. Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM Thanks A.M. Have another peek it is now finished.

Arthur Vaso July 1, 2015 at 4:06 PM Beautiful, although as you can imagine, that word has a much different connotation here! Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2015 at 9:15 AM So True!

Andrea Dietrich July 1, 2015 at 12:57 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 July 3, 2015 at 9:13 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 July 1, 2015 at 12:26 PM Great write, Richard. I have a lot to say about some of these lines....It's a good tribute. Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2015 at 9:12 AM Hi Eileen, I had left out a few letters, the poem is now finished.