July First is Canada Day
For 2011 that was yesterday
Cities were lit up with fireworks display

Free entry to museums and such places drew many gazers
Restaurants, cafes and pubs brimmed with familiar and new faces
Thank God for sunny and clear skies in most places

Alfresco dining was in full swing
The summer partying and drinking
Went on till late in the evening

Though some pedestrians complained it was too hot
I think that’s because these people walked around a lot
The Canada Day freebies were too good to miss they thought

Let’s get smart and escape to the public parks
Enjoy the open-air concerts and summer programs
Over there it’s cool and you still have hours before it gets dark

Having a longer day is the best thing about summer
You have much more time to spend on whatever
How I would love for this to go on forever.