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The Red Maple Leaf
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On a recent visit to Ottawa I had the pleasure (thanks to my Cousin's Rose's husband Fred), of for the first time visiting the Canadian Parliment Buildings. The feeling of pride and patriotism that washed over me was to say the least heart warming. I guess for my American friends it would be akin to visiting the White House. Anyway that is what this poem is all about...


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The Red Maple Leaf


By Felix L. Perry


 


That red maple leaf blows freely


So high above that granite tower


An emblem of a country’s might


Their strength and stately power


 


It flies for all the servicemen


Who have sacrificed their life


It flies for all the children orphaned


And the heart broke widowed wife


 


It flies and is truly respected


In embassies around the world


It’s made our enemies think twice


When its emblem was unfurled


 


Oh yes we are but gentle folk


Criticized for often being too polite


Yet when we stand up for our flag


Brother we’ll give a dam good fight


 


So welcome to my country


I’m proud of who I am


I salute my flag with love and dignity


Because I am…CANADIAN!


 


 


 


 


 


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 Reviews of "The Red Maple Leaf"
Reviewed on February 27, 2008
I Love Canada and DON't SEE and experience enough!
Sweetie, you brought so much back!
What a dedication to your nation1
Write On!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Lady Sheooox

STay Positive!

Reviewed by twinklewrites at her desk (Reader)
Reviewed on February 21, 2008
Very moving write about the land you love so dearly. I believe this should be in the newspaper there. It states a lot of love for your
country...lovely, lovely write Fee...Hugs and Love, Peggy

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
And so you should, HEAR HEAR! Ecllnt write my dear friend.

Canada would be on my hit list of countries to visit, one of these days, if God should permit, and health holds out for all concerned.
Hugzz
Ch'errypie


Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
incredible show of patriotism in your words--love the emotion!

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Wow, what an awsome piece, Fee!! There is nothing more uplifting than pride in one's nation. Don't get much better than that!
I read your addition below and I'm so amazed that they do that. What an honor to receive the flag which represented the nation.
One thing you missed though... I would have included Molson triple X in my tribute, lol, no other beer knocks socks off like this one!
Love,
Becca~

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
A beautiful tribute!

Carole~

Reviewed by Sanja Dayslink (Reader)
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Bravo! God Bless, Canada. After all these years, I still feel a sense of awe when I go to Parliment Hill. When I am in town working - my office over looks the beautiful grounds. I love it in the summer time having a picnic there -- it truly is a sight to be seen. Thank you for sharing. I am glad that you were able to indulge in some of our beautiful city where you were here.

Sanja xo

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
I love it Felix and it is great how you share the pride us Canadians carry. Thank you for a fantastic write.

Love ya face Cuz XOXOXOXO, Rose

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
You give me chills as I read this, Probably how you felt as you stood in front of this building, which "Stands" for so much more.
Excellent Fee
:)Christine

Reviewed by RaeLynn Teller
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
I think you are right, Fee, in equating this to our visiting our capitol. Being from a military family, I remember how awestruck I was by our nation's historical buildings and statues.
And you put it to paper so well.
Sweets--RaeLynn

Reviewed on February 20, 2008
O, CANADA!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful, Fee, the pride you have in your Nation - as it should be. I love Canada, Canadians, myself. Have many AD friends there, and the staff at Proper Television - had the pleasure of visiting Niagara Falls and Toronto back in 1975 - what I remember most is how clean Canada is, how friendly her people - thank you for being exemplary neighbors! Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Fee, down in Tijuana they gonna call you a "boisterous gringo" that go waving his Adam maple left because he has too little to hide...
I am proud that you are proud, and are proud of my friends in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia (they are Canadians too)
But I envy you plenty because I never heard of a Canadian burning the flag of his country.

Georg

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Having spent lots of time in Canada, and having been treated quite warmly north of the border every time I have ventured there, I salute you!

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Very beautiful Fee,please have a wonderful day OK..Hugsssss

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Before I was reading the details of your poem, and was answering my e-mail with the given title only, I imagined an actual red maple leaf and I love red maple leavs!I believe they're my favorite of all! So, anyway, my head was now reading your poem with the leaf out in frontlobe...I became a Red Maple Leaf, floating... pass your Peace Tower, for, I stand for it too... and it is the birthplace of my Scottish ancestors, in Beldune River, NB. I am a part of what you expressed in this poem and I'm going to save it with my favorites, if you don't mind...;) This inspired and brought pride to me also!

Thanks for sharing~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Fee,Such a wonderful tribute to a great Nation.

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Well done Fee! love holly

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Just as a further note of interest the flags that are flown on top of the Peace Tower are changed every 10-15 minutes and place in special presentation boxes to be presented at funerals for all uniformed Canadians who die in their jobs (Servicemen, firemen, police etc.) as well as to veterans who have served their country for over thiry years.
Felix

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Indeed you are Fee! One fine Canadian too. Be proud and keep faith in your countrymen. It is what supports the ideals of a grand country.
Love and blessings,
Susan

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on February 20, 2008
Fee, a beautiful patriotic write. Your words flow!

Reviewed on February 20, 2008
And a proud Canadian you are, too, Fee! God bless Canada and all our Canadian friends! *CHEERING*

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend across the border in America, Karen Lynn. :D *MWAAAA!* (just because! :) )


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