Canada Dreams

~CULTURES~ ~1~ I speak English, with roots deep in The Great and Mighty Northern Countries Of the Fatherland. I work hard to get ahead, To see my children Well set-up in life, Moving ever upwards on Position's ladder rungs, Shining in the light, leaders of Tomorrow's influence and might. * * * * * * ~2~ I am of French expression. My roots go deep into The Mediterranean lands with glorious histories Of grace and knowledge, art and elegance. I work hard to get ahead, to see my children Highly placed in life, respected For their breadth of culture as expressed In proud precision and finesse Of language, thought and social skill; Leaders of tomorrow's Schools Of Art and Law and Science. * * * * * * ~3~ Anishnaabe and Dene, Inuit and more, roots Deep in soil and stone of land that's known As Island of the Turtle, We work hard that our children and the children of our children Know their home, abundance rich of living forms With whom our Spirit roots are one. We see the sons and daughters of The People Standing tall in light of Sun and Moon, Able to turn into mist the pains of dis-accord, Making mighty rivers of the many moving now as one To meet our Sacred Trust and promise to The Keepers of the land and waters, stars and sky To hear the Earth Drum beat; To keep the Fire. ~~~~~~~~~~ ~ <> <><><> <><><><><> <><><><><><> I am Canadian, with roots exposed, New and raw, seeking sustenance in land churned by The busy, noisy minglings of many customs, truths and ways. I work hard that my children and the children of this land Know peace and grace, rise tall and strong; Defenders of the rights of all to knowledge, life and voice; To love of forests tall, and prairies vast and seas and shores; To songs and drums; to heroes, gods and guides; To help; to justice, tolerance and pride. * * * * <><><><><><> * * * * *<><><><>* <><> <><> <><>

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