Québec

it makes me exhale deep breaths
and reminds me of childhood toys
it salutes the accomplishments of my forefathers
and leaves me jealous for their ingenuity

it makes me wish for a shared experience for all token prairie boys
lost in the struggle for self-identity
it shows me worlds that need showing and
people that need knowing

it speaks to me in tongues I’m slowly beginning to understand
it tantalises me with folklore that rivals the best I know
it gives me courage to be a better person
it inspires me to know I have unlimited potential.