To My Bestest Friend in the World
When the world crashed down to hurt me you pushed me from its path
When the land caved in to swallow me you pulled me from its wrath
You gently set aside the world
and threw away the glee
You looked deep beneath your pain
to give the smile to me
You not only found the heart to say
the things you knew were right...
You found in me the things I need
to make my world seem bright
Nothing in this world could make me see the rainbow by the storm
but you, my friend, you sheltered me and brought magic to my world
Angela Van Dijk
is cold, and the wind is blowing Isit in a hollow in the ground. m covered in slime, dirt and blood.
an’t remember the last time I ate.
going home tomorrow; HOME!
st let me live through this day.
s darkness sets in, rain begins to fall;
's my turn to watch the night.
he two other guys are asleep in the mud. amn! There’s something out there.
lease God! Not tonight, not now.
flash of light streaks through the sky.
can hear the guns and grenades,
hey’re coming closer; Guys, get up!
can’t stand all this blood and killing.
he rain just keeps washing the filth away, ‘the thunder laughs as it is replenished. hear airplanes guys, head for cover!
he pain sears through my body.
0! I have to go home to my girl and my son. Want to be with them. Please God!
8 my lifeline drains from my body,
ll remember is that I didn’t hear the bullet coming. lllyana Vermeersch
FOING HOME...
= Thursday, November 10, 1988
Journey
The whistle blows,
Ending the working week;
He goes home and packs up his things,
To prepare for the long journey tomorrow.
He wakes up, shaves, and dresses,
And tells his son to warm up the car.
He enters the attic and takes down a box, Filled with the belongings of an old friend. Today he and his family will visit this man, Someone he has not seen in years;
_. He had always.meant to visit his old comrade,
But somehow never found the time.
the horn blows, and they rush out out to the taxi, all ready for the long flight;
They reach the airport, board the plane, and sit during the trip in silence.
He thinks of his younger days,
When he and his fried were in school:
He thinks of the day his friend departed, To a place far, far away;
He thinks of the day the package came, Containing his friend’s worldly possessions Their plane lands,
and they take a taxi;
They drive out into the countryside,
and finally reach the giant graveyard.
He goes first, alone,
To pay his respects;
He salutes, drops a flower on the grave,
_ And studies the graves nearby.
There’s one man, age 19, killed in action,
And another, and another, and another; Thousands upon thousands of young men, Killed while fighting for their country’s freedom. He goes back o his family, : Clustered around the grave of a friend;
He mumbles it’s time to go,
And the others go back to the taxi.
He remains, silent, respectful,
- Grateful for the actions of this friend;
Finally he leaves the graveyard, Glad he has at last paid his respects to his brother. by Malcolm Gorrill
A reading. Come celebrate Canadian
Children’s Book Festival. Attend a read- ing by Jan Truss Wednesday, Novem-
ber 16th Room 138 — Main Building. 7:30pm.
A native of the English midlands, Ms. Truss taught in Alberta for 25 years. an art consultant, playwright, children’s writer, housewife and mother, she is also an award winning author:
“Bird in the window ” — 1972
“A very Small Rebellion” — 1977
“Jasmin” — 1982
WHO? >
Who do you want to govern Canada?
That's a serious question. On November 21, Canadians will answer.
Brian Mulroney and the Progressive Conser- vative government understand that the world around us is changing, and that our challenge is to manage global change to Canada’s
‘benefit. Since 1984, the P.C. government has put Canada on a solid footing.
Who has more at stake than Canada’s youth?
Before you vote, consider the facts.
LEADERSHIP
Since the P.C. Government was elected, the youth unemployment rate has fallen from 18.3% to 12.2%. This progress must continue.
COURAGE
The P.C. government has led the western world in taking a firm stand against the Apartheid regime in South Africa.
VISION
The P.C. government has produced Canada’s first Environmental Protection Act, which carries harsh penalties for polluters.
These are some of the issues which concern young Canadians. In four years, Brian Mulroney and his government have made great progress. Support the P.C. government, and the progress will continue. |
Who should we elect?
The P.C. Government.
WHO ELSE!
AUTHORIZED BY PC CANADA F! IEGISTERED AGENT FOR THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADA
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