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July 1, 2009

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

Filed under: holidays — meg @ 7:08 pm

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

  1. iTex Says:

    I never thought of a goose as crabby before, but… you’re right! I’ve never seen pleasant, friendly goose before.

  2. iTex Says:

    Geese, that is. Plural. Or “A” goose.

  3. Maria Says:

    Happy Canada Day!

  4. Hannah Says:

    Happy late Canada Day! That picture is too cute!:)

  5. Reluctant Housewife Says:

    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!

  6. Rshan Says:

    Ha, that’s a good & clever haiku. Love it. A belated but hearty Happy Canada day to you Meg.

  7. Rachel Says:

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

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