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Common Canadian

Common Loon we love the most Can be seen from coast to coast Across this land gliding on lakes All across Canada the route it takes Nesting on islands surrounded by sea This bird Canadian easy to see Floats so easily dives for fish Just as common our Friday dish A hoot and yodel is its holler Permanent mark Canadian dollar Sleek pointed beak head black as kettle Hardly seen amongst the nettle Around its neck color green black Extending wings or tucked in back Whichever way Canadian beauty Protecting this bird it is our duty Reason why this national treasure No other bird can even measure Common Loon across this land Without doubt a Canadian brand Think Canadian anytime soon Can't be done without the Loon Maple leaf loved in a song Common Loon Canadian strong

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/18/2019 5:23:00 PM

Hello Ronald Kent, oh the Loon is a beautiful bird. I love the sound this bird sings. A peaceful sound for me. The Loon is Canadian bird. Have a nice evening my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/23/2016 1:32:00 AM

haha, just read your dodo bird comment

Eve Roper

Date: 8/16/2016 6:11:00 PM

Well done, Ronald, had to check the bird out. The Canadian loon is beautiful.

Ronald Kent
Date: 8/16/2016 8:12:00 PM

Thank you for commenting.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/14/2016 10:38:00 AM

you are loony for the loon!! Love this. I think it's a great bird to have , but gosh, we should give you the american eagle and take your loon, now that we have Trump running for president!!! JK. THis poem rocks.

Ronald Kent
Date: 8/14/2016 1:53:00 PM

It's been sitting around for years that poem. And I have certainly thought about Trump but it's the Dodo bird I have in mind.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/14/2016 9:12:00 AM

What a great tribute to our bird. What part of Canada are you from?

Ronald Kent
Date: 8/14/2016 1:36:00 PM

Thank for the comment. Born Nfld live in Montreal, Quebec.