About the Lions name:
The first time I met the Lion I was struck by the White on his face and chest with the Red blaze, (Red Maple Leaf ?) reminiscent of the Canadian flag.
In selecting a name for my Lion, I decided on Sangilak which means, ‘The strongest of all’ in Inuktitut. The Inuit are an indigenous people of Canada.
This seemed most apt, for the Lion has long been known as “The King of The Jungle’ down through the ages and pages of history. ~
This is the poem I wrote about my lion, Sangilak. ~
Sangilak
He burst forth from the past to now
Fiercely proud, strong, erect.
His torso adorned and glowing still,
Remnants of the days of battle royal,
The figures, depicting scars from days of old.
I first saw him standing there -
Covered it seemed in a hue of snow?
On his chest emblazoned in red,
“Is that a red maple leaf I see,
Or some such facsimile ?”
I said astounded! ~ hesitantly, ~
“You are Canadian ~ aren’t you”
Eric Valentine Jan 27/08 ©
C'ya
28 comments:
Congratulations Eric! Wonderful poem and clever name.
Thank U L, nice to C U visit again.. :)
Ah, not only a lion, but showing his (adopted) nationalism. LOL Wonderful poem Eric!
Then again, with my name, I have always had a fondness for Lions anyway. :~D
Wonderful poem Eric. I just can't quit doing the happy dance for you!
nice poem Eric! Awesome name too.
Thank you Leon, yes I like that poem, actually though I did write two. The other I will post shortly.. :)
I can see that you like lions too LOL
Glad you like the poem Zirelda, mind you don't hurt yourself with all that hopping... LOL
Dancing to the music eh.:)
Glad you like it Newnorth, the name is kind of different isn't it.. :)
Congrats Eric...!
I loved the name, and the poem about Sangilak...!!
:)
I'm glad you like that poem and the name Shades thank you. I thought it was perfectly fitting.. :)
Be well.. :)
I really like that poem, Eric!
Just wonderful!
Margie
I'm glad you like that Margie. You are a little late tonight again? Sleep well my friend.. :)
Powerful words, Eric, powerful lion!
Congratulations.
Thank you so much Julie, glad you like.
I like that gif you have right now, I could tell you a story about swans.. Another time maybe.. :)
Eric - thanks for the comment on mine; I'd thought about doing one or two 'warm up' exercises for drawing -
I'll leave them in Studio, where they will be easier to find and come back to, if you are interested.
Thanks Julie, will check it out. :)
Eric, I've started reading some of your poetry - loved the computer and the steak one....
You must be at my poetry site then Julie. I am glad that one gave you a chuckle ~ enjoy.
I haven't put any new in there for some time now.. Almost time for an overhaul.. :)
Good-morning Eric
I just had to come by and thank you!
Your special and kind words about my poetry mean so much!
You always have the most wonderful words to share with me!
THANK YOU SO VERY,VERY MUCH!
Got to get busy now...my hubby and me are heading away tomorrow morning for a weekend getaway to Breckinridge, CO.
And, I have much to do today to get ready!
It's a most beautiful place!
We are going to do some cross country and downhill skiing.
Well, hope your day is going well.
Take care, my good friend!
Joy and blessings to you...always!
Margie
Hello Margie, nice surprise seeing you again.
I do try to offer words where they are well deserved my friend and your poetry warrants all that you recieve.
I am just one of the many followers that you have reading your wonderful work, keep it up Margie.
Have a great weekend you & hubby, be careful on the slopes. Take care. :)
Wonderful poem indeed Eric!! I'm happy dancing with zirelda for you! :)
Take your partners n clap your hands..... LOL
Thanks Singing Stream.. :)
such simplicity in the poem, nice.:)
Glad you like Tim my friend.. Have a good weekend.. :)
Beautiful words n theme Eric..
God bless you dear friend :)
Take care
Hi Samrina. It's wonderful the patterns that words can weave, I'm glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take care my friend, God Bless. :)
Must be a immigrant Canadian lion to have such nationalism.
Hi Pearl, thanks for the visit.
Yes! one must seek refuge where ever one can find it ~ only knows Canada is quite accommodating, it took me after all. :)
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