We+Are+More

We Are More

The poem by Shane Koyczan "We Are More" talks a lot about Canada's achievements, inventions, and famous people. Even though you can't feel most of the emotion he is trying to express while reading it instead of hearing it. The only upside of reading is the chance to read at your own speed instead of trying to follow the words that are flying out of his mouth. It says that we are not the stereotypical Canadian walking around saying eh or playing hockey or fishing instead we do and achieve much more than that. To me it says we are unique we guide people to there dreams. We are free and it was the people of Canada who made it as it is. That is what I believe the meaning of "We Are More" is. Some metaphors such as, "We are the hammer and nails building bridges towards those for are willing to walk across" it basically means that we are willing to guide people as long as they are willing to try. "W e are fathers, brothers, sisters, and mothers, uncles and nephews, aunts and nieces. We are cousins. We are found missing puzzle pieces. We are families with room at the table for newcomers." What it means to be is that we are always welcoming people into our country and help a person in need. "We are more than hills to ski." To me this means that we are more than the usual run down the hill with skis or we are not like everyone else. "E ach life unravels differently and experiences are what make up the colours of our tapestry." This a very strong metaphor to me because to me it means that our lives are all different and what do in our lives is what write our legacy. I believe that this poem was a really well written piece of work.

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