Glorious Land

Love is glorious in this land

we shouldn't move, but stand

helping others and never making demands

we mustn't stop, but understand.

We walk together so happily,

this isn't everyone's destiny.

Soldiers fighting is the key

this hasn't come easily.

We are without a king,

so we don't have to sing

about how it might sting

if we weren't proud and welcoming.

Our flag is so beautiful

even though it's not very colourful.

We're all so very grateful

for land that's ever wonderful.

Here no one steals

since there's no killing seals,

where people won't keel

and there's plenty of deals.

We will always stand tall

and we won't dare stall,

as we survive it all

and we won't be small.

Canada is the glorious place,

where we don't dislike any race,

and there is no trace

of anger that's in this place.

Honourable Mention 2008: Ben Waechter, 12

Mildmay, ON

Photo credit: ZedZap(Nick)