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Land of Mine

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 2025, 2nd place 2023, 2nd place 2021, 3rd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2025, 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

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. :)) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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^ Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 4:50:00 PM Thanks, WW, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Charlie Smith Date: 8/22/2018 8:46:00 AM You better keep it to yourself, everyone will want to move there and ruin it. Lovely write Line, congratulations... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 4:50:00 PM LOL - thanks for your visit, Charlie.

Warren Doll Date: 8/22/2018 8:46:00 AM So beautiful and well written. Congratulations on POTD, Line. Well done. Warren Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 4:50:00 PM Thanks, Warren. Most appreciated.

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/22/2018 6:57:00 AM Congratulations on POTD Line, greetings from Florida. Tom Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 7:05:00 AM Thank you, Tom. That's a nice surprise this morning.

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/22/2018 6:50:00 AM So well written, rhythmic..congrats Line on well deserved poem of the day. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 7:06:00 AM Thank you, Vijay, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/22/2018 5:25:00 AM Yours is much sweeter than mine ;) WONDERFUL poem Line! And so lovely to see it in POTD glory <3 Congratulations lovely! xomo Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 7:08:00 AM Thank you, Maureen. I'll have to check yours out. As we all know, great poetry is not always sweet. Line xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/22/2018 4:06:00 AM Your poem is just gorgeous Line. It is so deserving of the honor of POTD! The form is impressive too! Congratulations! : ) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 7:09:00 AM Thank you, Connie, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Virginia Waters Date: 8/22/2018 4:04:00 AM there is a grateful peace in my heart, as I read your deep appreciation for your land. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 7:09:00 AM Thank you so much, Virginia. Most appreciated.

Debjani Mitra Date: 8/22/2018 2:00:00 AM What a perfect capture of thoughts of those suffering from insomnia Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2018 7:09:00 AM Thank you for your lovely visit, Debjani.

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