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Life According To Broken Wings


Life is not always easy and it really depends on where you live,
I cannot speak of life in other countries because I only know Canada;
Canada is a nation of immigrants and all cultural differences we embrace,
Everyone can get an education, even a girl, we are unstoppable, never give up.

Every day there is horrible news on the television and the radio,
Torture, bombing, killing, fighting, and even natural horrific disasters;
Like hurricanes, tornados, flooding, earthquakes, mudslides, all faraway,
In Canada these things rarely happen, but we did have a terrorist attack last year.

Life in Canada is full of opportunity; you can be your very best,
Enjoy the little things and the big things without any fear or abuse;
Speak your mind, even make a powerful speech, we encourage freedom,
Explore our vast wilderness and go anywhere that you want, there are no limits.

We Canadians truly embrace our flag; you will see it every where,
The terrible things we see around the world really break our hearts;
We are the peacekeepers; so just let go of the past because life will go on,
Come to Canada and let go of fear, never give up and embrace our beautiful flag.

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October 29, 2015

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Date: 11/3/2015 5:29:00 PM
Loved your "life according to Broken Wings!" Congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 11/3/2015 12:54:00 PM
Broken, Congrats on your win. SKAT
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Constance La France
Date: 11/3/2015 2:56:00 PM
Thanks so much Skat
Date: 10/31/2015 4:56:00 PM
I love patriotism. This was definitely a patriotic poem! It's pretty interesting because the "American Dream" back in George Washington's era was overall and in most cases unblemished and untainted (pretty much everything you described above) I am an American.. am I truly free? I after events like 9/11.. it's hard for me to say either way. A poem like this deserves a part two! Thanks for sharing! =)
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Constance La France
Date: 10/31/2015 6:07:00 PM
Thank you Chante for the visit and great comment, I do love my country of Canada very much, that is obvious
Date: 10/29/2015 3:48:00 PM
this is such a patriotic poem. Wish I felt that way about my own country but I became so disillusioned since 9/11. Very good one for that challenge.
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Constance La France
Date: 10/30/2015 8:14:00 AM
Andrea, thanks for the nice compliment, I found it a difficult challenge and all I really know is my life in Canada, hope it is what he is seeking ~
Date: 10/29/2015 11:16:00 AM
It is so nice there are countries which are war free and where girls are educated and protected. Here we are constantly worried about protecting our girls. Love, Balveen
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Constance La France
Date: 10/29/2015 11:36:00 AM
Balveen, I know I am so lucky to be borne in Canada, thanks for the visit ~
Date: 10/29/2015 9:56:00 AM
My life in Canada is free of war, I know nothing of bombs falling on my home and cannot imagine what that feels like ~
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 10/29/2015 11:13:00 AM
It is so nice there are countries which are war free and where girls are educated and protected. Here we are constantly worried about protecting our girls. Love Canada more now. Love, Balveen
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