in cool morning air
crisp birdcalls
kick off this special day
glittering diamonds
roll on a green blanket
children hooray all the way
parade ahead –
cartoon figures from floats
blow kisses and dance along
music far and near…
lilacs scent and sweetness spreads
bubbles from bottles of beer
by the City Hall, the Mayor
waving to cheerful crowds…
peace spreads
brushes touch up
flags on fresh faces
…O, Canada…in unison
sun shines candy clouds
carnival at Celebration Square
new and old friends meet
caring for the needy
young and old gather to share
…triple sweet
this is Canada, our Canada
fireworks bloom on night sky
a sound and sweet dream
Note: this poem was written upon the request from our city as my post of Mississauga First Poet Laureate (2015-2017). I was glad to read it at Celebration Square during the official ceremony for 2015 Canada Day.
Here is the link for An Introduction to Advanced Haiku, hope you enjoy it.