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Maple Leaf

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Maple trees stand guard
across a country of red and white,
changing but still the same

summer green swaying,
basking in the glory
of natures light

a plethora of color
falling gently,
igniting passions of a nation

to lay silently amid
winter's snow,
resting peacefully
awaiting a new dawn

buds bursting
in an abundance of pride,
cycle of life complete

each province awash
with its own arboreal splendour
but united as one,
under the  Canadian flag



Author notes

My charm is the Maple Leaf claimed from 'ea' with thanks.
Canada claimed a piece of my heart when I visited this magnificient country last year. My sister-by-heart 'everhopeful' now has a little koala charm on her keyring and I have a Canadian maple leaf charm that goes everywhere with me attached to my cell phone.

1. heather
2. heart
3. pen
4. treble clef
5. key

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  • fortyninereasons gold member
    May 10, 2008
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    Each charm represents something or someone special in my life. The maple leaf just completed it. The poem flowed from my fingers easily. As I said in my AN's Canada is a very special place. Hopefully I will return there soon. Juls


  • NeonRose
    May 10, 2008
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    An extremely "charming" write, and I love how it ties to your AN..Congratulations on the Bronze.


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    May 8, 2008

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    This is such a beautiful piece and such a tribute to a beautiful country. Wonderfully done with your chosen charm. This poem will stay with me for some time.
    Thank you for this wonderful entry. ~Pamela

  • ea silver member
    May 7, 2008

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    Ah, that's cool that you actually have this charm. This is lovely and Canada is a special place. I have been all across it on more than one occasion and I grew up very close to the border of Quebec. Best of luck to you in the contest.


  • Cannonsfire
    May 7, 2008
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    Oh this is just exquisite. Love, c

  • ea silver member
    May 7, 2008
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    I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with my maple leaf! I grew up on a "Maple Meadows" and we tapped the trees and everything. They're practically all gone now though.


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    May 6, 2008
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    Go ahead and write away. Please remember to put your own charms in your author's notes. Can't wait to read.


  • MaMa-2-be-Cindy
    May 6, 2008

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    awesome list of charms and yes treble clef wow thats a cool one

    Good luck etc


    Cindy

  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    May 6, 2008
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    Great list. Oh my goodness. I loved the Treble Clef. Great idea...

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