Constance La France Poet Free verse

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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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Sandra Haight November 3, 2015 at 5:29 PM Loved your "life according to Broken Wings!" Congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A November 3, 2015 at 12:54 PM Broken, Congrats on your win. SKAT Constance La France November 3, 2015 at 2:56 PM Thanks so much Skat

Chante Reeves October 31, 2015 at 4:56 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! =) Constance La France October 31, 2015 at 6:07 PM Thank you Chante for the visit and great comment, I do love my country of Canada very much, that is obvious

Andrea Dietrich October 29, 2015 at 3:48 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. Constance La France October 30, 2015 at 8:14 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 ~

Balveen Cheema October 29, 2015 at 11:16 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 Constance La France October 29, 2015 at 11:36 AM Balveen, I know I am so lucky to be borne in Canada, thanks for the visit ~

Constance La France October 29, 2015 at 9:56 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 ~ Balveen Cheema October 29, 2015 at 11:13 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