beavers, maple syrup, geese, and tim horton’s: five haiku for canada’s 142nd birthday.

Posted on July 1, 2009 by meg

hockey is our sport
strange, burnt coffee is our drink
one out of two ain’t bad, tim.

it’s not that cold here
but staying warm is easy
your igloo or mine?

beavers and geese
are our national mascots
both fat and crabby.

we share our talent
our artists know no borders
keep celine dion!

we’re chill patriots
but don’t mock our accents, please
or else: ‘take off, eh.’

7 thoughts on “beavers, maple syrup, geese, and tim horton’s: five haiku for canada’s 142nd birthday.”

iTex on July 2, 2009 at 7:18 am said:

I never thought of a goose as crabby before, but… you’re right! I’ve never seen pleasant, friendly goose before.
iTex on July 2, 2009 at 10:31 am said:

Geese, that is. Plural. Or “A” goose.
Maria on July 2, 2009 at 11:14 am said:

Happy Canada Day!
Hannah on July 3, 2009 at 5:52 am said:

Happy late Canada Day! That picture is too cute!:)
Reluctant Housewife on July 3, 2009 at 2:20 pm said:

In honour of Canada day I tried a double double for the first time in years. It tasted like candy. But not in a good way. I think I’ll stick with my usual: a large with milk.

I always enjoy your hiakus.

Happy Canada Day!
Rshan on July 7, 2009 at 8:24 am said:

Ha, that’s a good & clever haiku. Love it. A belated but hearty Happy Canada day to you Meg.
Rachel on July 28, 2009 at 6:27 pm said:

L.O.V.E. THIS!!! Thanks for Canada in haiku :)