Tag: War of 1812
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Parked at the Mall by Heather Price
Daredevils have been at the Falls 1812 brought us cannon balls Laura Secord was dear Warned British the U.S. was near Now we fight to get parked at the mall Source: Laroque, Corey. Here’s What the Poets are Saying. Niagara Falls, Ont.: Niagara Falls Review, November 21, 2009 This limerick won 1st place in the So You…
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The Battle of Queenston Heights by William Thomas White
A Patriotic Poem Written on the Anniversary of that Great Victory Ho ! ye who are Canadians, and glory in your birth, Who boast your land the fairest of all the lands on earth, To-night go home with cheerful heart and lay all care aside, And set aglow your brightest lamps and throw the shutters…
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Upon the Heights at Queenston by James L. Hughes
UPON the heights at Queenston, ‡‡One dark October day, Invading foes were marshalled ‡‡In battle’s dread array ; Brave Brock looked up the rugged steep, ‡‡And planned a bold attack, “No foreign flag shall float” said he, ‡‡“Above the Union Jack !” His loyal-hearted soldiers ‡‡Were ready, every one, Their foes were thrice their number—…
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A Ballad For Brave Women by Charles Mair
A STORY worth telling, our annals afford, ’Tis the wonderful journey of Laura Secord! Her poor crippled spouse hobbled home ‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡With the news That Bœrstler was nigh ! “Not a minute to lose, Not an instant,” said Laura, “for stoppage or pause— I must hurry and warn our brave troops at Decaws.” “What ! you…
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Arouse Ye, Brave Canadians! by James David Edgar
Lines suggested by General Brock’s stirring appeal to the people of Upper Canada at the opening of the War of 1812 Canadian arms are stout and strong, Canadian hearts are true; Your homes were in the forest made, Where pine and maple grew. A haughty foe is marching Your country to enthral; Arouse ye, brave Canadians,…