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About Me
- Eric Valentine
- I have been a bit of a World traveler. I was born in England and at age 32 moved to Canada. More recently this last few years I have come down with a debilitating illness that although it has no cure it can be managed sensibly. My interests now are my lovely wife Elizabeth, nature and music. I love writing at which I am always working on improving.
I am a Proud Member of The Shameless Lions Writing Circle
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”
SangilakHe 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”
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6 comments:
Expressed very well, Eric.
Indeed, what has the world coming to?
Take care, my friend!
Margie x
Thank you Margie for your visit and kind words....... it really does make one shake their head.. :)
Take care Margie
It worries me that the world seems to be churning out young people faster than it can produce jobs for them. All that energy, and nothing constructive to absorb it.
On a happier note, just wanted to thank Canada for two healthful products. One is canola oil. Just found out recently that it was invented in Canada. Another wonderful product, very welcome at our house, where my husband really has to limit his salt intake, is Honeycup Mustard. This is a low-sodium product that tastes great. Sometimes it's hard to find, but it's worth hunting for. Thank you, Canada.
Good write. Everywhere people have been asking the same question. Nice to visit you again Eric.
I can share your thoughts about the younger set Forsythia, something has to change.......
Thanks for the nod on the Honeycup Mustard, I too have to watch my salt intake, I use almost zero, its not good for the legs. :))
cyclopseven, thank you so much both for your words and the visit, it has been a while since you were here my friend. always nice to see you here. :)
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