Poetry Thursday

Germany has gone Football crazy!

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My poem this week is from Michael Ondaatje, one of Canada's most treasured poets and writers. I love his book The English Patient, even more than I love the movie. The poem I've chosen is written in his capacity as a father writing for his daughter, which I found quite fitting for this weekend and Father's Day. You can find the poem here. And go here for more Poetry Thursday entries and inspirations.

Feeling much better today- maybe I just needed to clear my head yesterday or something. I've had a lot to do at work, which has definitely helped and is such a gift. And England won their football game today, so my R will be quite happy, even though the team didn't play very well. It's all about the result for this first round- let's hope they get it together soon! I couldn't believe how emotional I was during the game- I got goosebumps when they came on the field and when I saw pictures of all the flags around the stadium. I was even ready to shed a tear or two when it looked like they might lose- what is going on?? On the other hand, I love it!! England is my second home, where I've felt more at home sometimes than I do here in Canada, so I'm totally behind them. Maybe some of R's Englishness is finally started to seep into my system- I'd love to have an accent! Or at least for our kids too!