Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

My Beloved Land

This loving tribute is long overdue
After a thousand poems or more
Time to honour my country called Canada
Spectacular from shore to shore

The hometown charm of folks down east
To the grandeur of the Rockies and beyond
No wonder Canadians are proud as punch
Sharing a unique common bond

On that great expanse of pink on your map
Just above the great USA
Lives a gentle peace loving bunch of souls
Sure hope we can keep it that way

Not able to challenge the super powers
Competing in the Olympic games
Delighted just to share in the excitement
Winning or losing, it's the same

Happy to call Canada my home
Where magnificent vistas abound
My beloved country stands straight and tall
It's beauty the world over is renowned



© Jack Ellison 2013

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Seren Roberts February 3, 2013 at 9:32 PM Jack I so enjoyed your poem. I know how it feels to love ones own country, thats how I feel about Wales. I applaud you ....Seren Jack Ellison February 4, 2013 at 6:48 AM We are both true patriots! Thank you muchly, my dear Seren! Hugs xoxoxox

Wayland Bunch February 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM What a wonderful tribute to your homeland and the people. I've actually never been to Canada, but I'm sure you have captured it great. Jack Ellison February 4, 2013 at 6:47 AM If you ever do decide to visit, make such you pay me a visit! Thanks a bunch my friend!

Demetrios Trifiatis February 3, 2013 at 10:18 AM Dear Jack, Allow me to joining you in praising Canada, my adaptive beloved country. As I had said to the Canadian ambassador, paraphrasing Alexander the great, To Greece I owe my being but to Canada I owe my wellbeing! I am Canadian since 1976, My daughter, a writer, lives there as my sister and my nieces and tenths of friends. My love for Canada and my gratitude is second to none! I love this country and its people plus what it stands for! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to thank Canada. Jack Ellison February 4, 2013 at 6:46 AM If you don't mind, I will save your beautiful comments and share it with some friends. Thank you so much Demetrios!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl February 3, 2013 at 9:35 AM Nice tribute to what must be a fascinating country Jack, and it did produce you so that can't be bad xx Jack Ellison February 4, 2013 at 6:44 AM You are such a sweetie! So when are you coming for a visit? Hugs and much love, Jack

Carol Eastman February 3, 2013 at 7:25 AM Applause... Very enjoyable... YAY... What does that mean any way? I wish I could see Canada... My sons girlfriend's family came from Canada. They live just below the border, now. She' the girlfriend I'd pick for him... I hope it works out... Good poem. Jack Ellison February 4, 2013 at 6:43 AM Our doors and MY doors are always open... so when can we expect you? Big hugs, Canada Jack xoxoxox

Toquyen Harrell February 3, 2013 at 7:16 AM You did a great job, Jack. I always love Canada. I thought it is a very peaceful country -progressive and prosperous! Highly esteemed in the world. You should be very proud :) Jack Ellison February 4, 2013 at 6:41 AM I AM very proud as you can tell by my tribute poem! Thanks for your very kind words, dear friend... hugs, Jack xox

Donna Jones February 3, 2013 at 7:08 AM Very wonderfully done Jack. Proud to have a best friend named Gloria from Canada. She currently lives in the states near me, but still goes HOME a few times a year Jack Ellison February 4, 2013 at 6:40 AM If you ever come and see for yourself, be sure to check me out... love to meet you dear Donna! Hugs, Jack xox