Canada Day On English Bay

An armada of Canada geese float by

giving their own Pride Parade a try

a streak of white feathery cloud

soars above the Maple Leaf so proud

as if it was put there by a winged unicorn

giving hope to those who feel forlorn.

And golden red embers seem to burn in the sky

as if sky elves created a campfire so high

and from the fire a billowy white phoenix seems to rise

to a former self having said its good-byes

it embraces a new dawn at sunset

embracing a new form without regret

and on the beach people of every race, faith and nationality

who see in one another a common humanity

in a place where dreams become reality

a land God made for you and me

a land God intended to be free.

-A poem written by Christopher

 Monday July 1st 2013

 at English Bay, Vancouver,

 British Columbia, Canada.