The country weeps for a loss expected but not welcomed

I woke to this news and am still can't accept it. We will mourn his passing for a long time.

Our Country Wept, Completely

On a sandy beach in the Kawartha Lakes,
driving down a lonely Prairie road,
as certain coastal cities are slowly sinking,
our country wept.

As the Maple Leafs return to glory,
while we reconcile our ancient prejudices, and
accept our own mortality,
our country wept.

In the Coke Machine Glow
of a movie shot out at the speedway
where fire works its magic spell,
our country wept

for Gord.

© Catherine Woods 2017