We Are the Peacekeepers

O, Canada we sing, standing tall with pride as one,

for our land of natural beauty, mountains, trees and lakes;

we are a peaceful country of many races and religions, 

we are all immigrants as our ancestors came by boat from across the ocean.

I am so proud that we are the peacekeepers of war torn countries,

our history is vast and fascinating and we have come a long way;

I love this country from the open-spaces to the clean water,

for the diversity of people, a mix of all nationalities living as one.

Canada is a country with freedom of speech, thoughts and belief,

and just one tiny thing to boast about please, we invented hockey;

I am so proud and realize that I am lucky to have been born in Canada,

so proudly, I stand to sing, O, Canada strong and loud.

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Added after Judging January 20, 2020

Written, December 23, 2019

Poetry/Ode/We Are the Peacekeepers
Copyright Protected, ID 19-1211-133-02
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.

Written for the contest, Whitman-Inspired Uplifting
sponsor, Carolyn Devonshire

First Place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 1/21/2020 9:18:00 PM
Great heartfelt poem, great country.Congrats - Peter
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Date: 1/21/2020 10:49:00 PM
Peter, thanks so much for visiting with the compliment and the congrats ~
Date: 1/21/2020 1:06:00 PM
Your patriotic feelings stand out proudly, Constance! ~ Congratulations on placing first! Regards // paul
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Date: 1/21/2020 10:50:00 PM
Paul, thanks for the congratulations and for the comment !
Date: 1/21/2020 8:19:00 AM
- So beautiful ... written with pride and joy, Constanse :) - Congratulations on your top first place in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/21/2020 10:50:00 PM
Anne-Lise, thanks so much for the beautiful and the congratulations ~
Date: 1/20/2020 5:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. You did a "Beautiful" write. Your write shows you are very lucky.........
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Date: 1/21/2020 10:51:00 PM
Paula, thanks for the congratulations and the beautiful !
Date: 1/20/2020 5:39:00 PM
a lovely tribute to your homeland Constance, congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 1/21/2020 10:51:00 PM
Jan, thanks for the lovely and the congrats, I do love my country ~
Date: 1/20/2020 5:06:00 PM
Wonderful, Constance:-) I've been dying to visit Canada--especially the Vancouver area-- ever since I was a teenager. It's on my bucket list!
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Date: 1/21/2020 10:52:00 PM
Edward, thanks for the wonderful, you should visit Canada, you will not be disappointed !
Date: 1/20/2020 2:42:00 PM
I almost wonder if I shouldn't move to your lovely country. Congratulations on your win,Dear Heart! Hugs Eve
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Date: 1/20/2020 4:39:00 PM
Eve, thanks for the congratulations, you would love it should you move here, a land of peace and acceptance ~
Date: 1/20/2020 2:00:00 PM
Constance, Congratulations on your top win! I love the "hockey" reference. Such a wonderful twist at the end of the poem!
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Date: 1/20/2020 4:38:00 PM
Sam, thanks for the congratulations, and for the compliment ~
Date: 1/20/2020 12:47:00 PM
Dear Heart, there are few things as important as world peace and the people of Canada, Switzerland and other peace-keeping nations should be proud. Congratulations on a first place in the contest. Your unique approach focusing on peace made your entry stand out! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 1/20/2020 4:37:00 PM
Carolyn, thank you for your awesome contest, and for finding my poem worthy, it means so much to me ~
Date: 12/25/2019 12:30:00 PM
Lovely...full of imagery... Ann
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Date: 12/26/2019 2:10:00 PM
Ann, thanks so much for the lovely !
Date: 12/25/2019 3:33:00 AM
This is a fantastic tribute to Canadians. Bravo!
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Date: 12/26/2019 2:10:00 PM
Caren, thanks so much !
Date: 12/24/2019 6:45:00 AM
A beautiful ode to your country, Constance. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Hugs Charlie
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Date: 12/24/2019 8:29:00 AM
Charlle, thanks so much for visiting with the beautiful, happy holidays to you and your family day also !
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