We+Are+More

The poem "We Are More" by Shane Koyczan resonates with me since I am a Canadian. This poem has two sides. The first side explains what people around the world think about Canadians. The second side shows you the perspectice of a Canadian citizen.

People around the world think that Canadians are friendly and they know how to say please and thank you. Moreover, Canada is famous for it's cool climate, hockey players, and saying "zed" instead of "zee". The author says that we are famous for "fishing lines", "vineyards of good year after good year", and "the colours of our tapestry." I can relate to all those things, because I am Canadian! But nonetheless i have double heritage because my mother is Russian. That's why I am one of the people who represent out tapestry.

When I first heard the poem, I was surprised at how powerful it was. The author was reading it with a true feeling. Also, this poem is unusual since it does not rhyme but still flows well. This poem has many metaphors to create analogies in the mind of the reader. Canada is not just "hockey and fishing lines," it is a true tapestry of people, proud and happy to be what they are. I am one of them.

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