David Pekrul

A Nation Divided



Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2009

by David Pekrul

I live in the greatest nation in the world. Well, that's my opinion and I'm sticking with it. The problem is, we have never really been a united nation. As I heard one comedian say, "The British and French have always been at odds with each other. So they had a great idea. Why not join forces and make a nation together. Yea, great idea! It's like they were always fighting, and Europe got tired of it and said, "Take it outside", and Canada was formed." Yes, we do have our differences, but I wouldn't trade this nation for anything.

A Nation Divided

I love my great country so don't get me wrong,
The Canadian Anthem is my favourite song,
A small population, the largest landmass,
The greatest of nations, it's hard to surpass.

But the problem we have is the West and the East,
The French and the English, we always compete,
The East call us Rednecks and they may be right,
We have one great nation and yet always fight.

They have referendums to leave or to stay,
They won't fly our flag, just the blue Fleur-de-lais,
A nation divided, the East and the West,
We each think we're right and we are the best.

But we are one nation, a strange love affair,
A proud heritage and one that we share,
It's time we put bygones back where they belong,
Making "O Canada" the greatest of songs.

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David Pekrul was born in New Westminster, B. C. Canada.

He wrote his first poem in February, 2004, as an Anniversary card for his wife, Linda. Being rather pleased by the results of his first attempt, he wrote a second one, then another and another. He soon realized that he was in love with words.

The pictures that his words paint may not always be pretty, but they are pictures worth viewing, for he writes about the world around him, whether they be things good, bad or otherwise. He also writes about family, nature, God and faith.

His first poetry book, "Parts Of The Sum Volume One" has just been published and can be found at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3145051

David makes his home in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies with his wife Linda and spoiled pup, Tiki.

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» left by Jane Bullard
 2 years 311 days ago.
Hi, David, I enjoyed this quote from your preface: "The British and French have always been at odds with each other. So they had a great idea. Why not join forces and make a nation together." I spent weeks in Quebec once and learned a little more French by listening to the political/separatist debates on radio. Thanks for a lovely poem, too.
» left by David Pekrul 2 years 310 days ago.
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Thanks for commenting Jane. Perhaps one day we will get our act together and be known as "The United Provinces of Canada".
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