Thursday, January 1, 2009

Gimli New Years Eve

A different pace
In this different place
Gimli, Manitoba.

Marriage of lake and land
Of woods and sand
History's on display

Abandoned farms mixed with plush abodes
A place where new buildings meet the old

Not quite north,
Not really urban
It's not all rural
But definitely not suburban

A bit surreal
There's a different feel
At the Viking on this night

Surrounded by kin
In-laws all, some short, some tall
They're glad we made it in

"Happy New Year!' they say
Without reserve and
Without delay
"Glad you're here to tonight"

A pleasant eve
A good reprieve
Thank you, Gimli for this night.

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