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Madam Speaker, today I would like to read a poem by Brenden Carr. Brenden is known for his sense of humour, outgoing personality, and rubber boots – just in his late teens, he is well on his way to becoming a legendary character on the North Shore of PEI.
We often talk of Island culture in this legislature, and I think Brenden’s poem speaks volumes. Here is his poem:
I am from where the shanties line the wharf From the noise of waves crashing and the summer breeze I am from the awakening sound of the boats leaving the harbour From Giant Bluefin Tuna and cranky tourists I am from kitchen Parties every weekend either in the kitchen or the barn from viderations of twangy guitars and whiny fiddles I am from back country roads where the red dirt stains your tires from tailgates and bonfires I am from snaring rabbits and coyotes deep in the woods From eel spearing and smelt nets I am from home cooked meals on saddened Sundays From "Don't take any wooden nickels" and "Dearly Beloved" I am from marmars silly cinnamon rolls From goose jerky and dear sausages I am from Saturday Hoedown echoing throughout the island From "I'm Gonna hire a wino" and "Bimbo" I am from Snowmobile rides on the frozen river From ice fishing and slimy fish. I am from the local Robins every morning to meet the "old" people From "warsh" and "slippy" I am from the "Heart of P.E.I."; the place I call home. written by Brenden Carr