Today I learned about Pauline Johnson. She was born on March 10, 1861, near Brantford Ontario. Her father was a Mohawk Chief named G.H Johnson and her mother was an Englishwoman named Emily Howells. She became a much loved Canadian poet. She wrote 'The Corn Husker' and 'Canada'. Some called her The first Native voice in Canadian literature and others called her the 'Mohawk Princess'.
Canada (an acrostic poem) by Pauline Johnson
Crown of her , young Vancouver; crest of her, old Quebec;
Atlantic and far Pacific sweeping her, keel to deck.
North of her, ice and arctics; southward a rival's stealth;
Aloft her Empire's pennant; below, her nation's wealth.
Danger of men and markets, bearing within her hold,
Appraised at highest value, cargoes of grain and gold.
2 comments:
Great job Sarah! Very interesting.
Very interesting stuff, Sarah, reminds me of you. You also are very creative and artistic.
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