Could It Be
Canada is a country full of heart
But what is it that sets us apart?
Could it be British Columbia’s calm waters and rocky mountain tops,
Or perhaps it’s the breathtaking Pacific where British Columbia stops.
Could it be the boreal forest that occupies Alberta’s terrain,
Or perhaps it’s Banff where it’s always beautiful even through rain.
Could it be Saskatchewan’s national flower the Western Red Lily,
Or perhaps it’s the bitter winters in Saskatchewan that can get rather chilly.
Could it be Manitoba’s majestic forests spreading far and wide,
Or perhaps it’s the pristine rivers with no developments on their sides.
Could it be the wonderful attraction of Ontario’s CN tower,
Or perhaps it’s the Niagara Falls, a must see sight with so much power.
Could it be Quebec’s predominantly French speaking women and men,
Or perhaps it’s the Parliamentary building which is busy no matter when.
Could it be Newfoundland, the province that is farthest to the east,
Or perhaps it’s the Appalachian Mountains you must see once at least.
Could it be the beaches and bays and marshes of P.E.I,
Or perhaps it’s how they produce potatoes at a very large supply.
Could it be New Brunswick or Nova Scotia, two provinces that are rather small,
Or perhaps it’s these provinces which were inhabited by aboriginal peoples first of all.
Could it be the northern territories in a group of three,
Or perhaps it’s the Canadian Arctic Islands located here that few get to see.
So what exactly is it that makes Canada so unique,Canada is a country full of heart
But what is it that sets us apart?
Could it be British Columbia’s calm waters and rocky mountain tops,
Or perhaps it’s the breathtaking Pacific where British Columbia stops.
Could it be the boreal forest that occupies Alberta’s terrain,
Or perhaps it’s Banff where it’s always beautiful even through rain.
Could it be Saskatchewan’s national flower the Western Red Lily,
Or perhaps it’s the bitter winters in Saskatchewan that can get rather chilly.
Could it be Manitoba’s majestic forests spreading far and wide,
Or perhaps it’s the pristine rivers with no developments on their sides.
Could it be the wonderful attraction of Ontario’s CN tower,
Or perhaps it’s the Niagara Falls, a must see sight with so much power.
Could it be Quebec’s predominantly French speaking women and men,
Or perhaps it’s the Parliamentary building which is busy no matter when.
Could it be Newfoundland, the province that is farthest to the east,
Or perhaps it’s the Appalachian Mountains you must see once at least.
Could it be the beaches and bays and marshes of P.E.I,
Or perhaps it’s how they produce potatoes at a very large supply.
Could it be New Brunswick or Nova Scotia, two provinces that are rather small,
Or perhaps it’s these provinces which were inhabited by aboriginal peoples first of all.
Could it be the northern territories in a group of three,
Or perhaps it’s the Canadian Arctic Islands located here that few get to see.
It’s all these characteristics and wonders of which I speak.
Poetry Analysis:
The first line in this poem is expressing that Canada has a big heart, and asking what it is about Canada that sets apart from all the other countries. I feel that the author says that Canada has a big heart because from my point of view, we are very accepting. It says this about New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and how they are inhabited by aboriginal peoples. Or when it is saying that Banff is beautiful even when it rains, I took it as even when Canda has challenges, or when things get ugly, Canada pushes through because they know there is going to be some good that comes out of our struggles.
Each picture of a sunset is from each one of the provinces & territories. The middle picture is just a general Canadian sunrise. I chose the sunrises because in my poem, the landscape & physical assets are addressed.
My title for this is:
"We are all different, but the same under one sky"
Please re-submit with an analysis of the poem's discussion of Canadian identity. Include a brief explanation for representing Canada through sunsets, as it relates to the poem.
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