The Canadian Calendar: XII Lyrics is a collection of twelve poems by Canadian poet Francis Sherman. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. The first poem, “The Canadian Calendar”, is a celebration of the changing of the seasons in Canada. It is a lyrical description of the beauty of the Canadian landscape, from the snow-covered mountains to the lush forests. The second poem, “The Loon’s Song”, is a tribute to the loon, a symbol of Canada’s wild beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the loon’s haunting call and its connection to the Canadian wilderness. The third poem, “The Maple Leaf”, is a tribute to the maple leaf, a symbol of Canada’s national identity. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the maple leaf and its connection to the Canadian people. The fourth poem, “The Northern Lights”, is a tribute to the aurora borealis, a symbol of Canada’s natural beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the northern lights and its connection to the Canadian spirit. The fifth poem, “The Wild Rose”, is a tribute to the wild rose, a symbol of Canada’s beauty and resilience. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the wild rose and its connection to the Canadian soul. The sixth poem, “The Lament of the Lost”, is a tribute to those who have been lost in the wilderness of Canada. The poem is a lyrical description of the sorrow of those who have been lost and their connection to the Canadian land. The seventh poem, “The Song of the Sea”, is a tribute to the sea, a symbol of Canada’s vastness and power. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the sea and its connection to the Canadian spirit. The eighth poem, “The Call of the Wild”, is a tribute to the wild, a symbol of Canada’s untamed beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the wild and its connection to the Canadian soul. The ninth poem, “The Lullaby of the North”, is a tribute to the north, a symbol of Canada’s vastness and mystery. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the north and its connection to the Canadian spirit. The tenth poem, “The Song of the Loon”, is a tribute to the loon, a symbol of Canada’s wild beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the loon and its connection to the Canadian soul. The eleventh poem, “The Song of the Stars”, is a tribute to the stars, a symbol of Canada’s vastness and beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the stars and their connection to the Canadian spirit. The twelfth poem, “The Song of the Soul”, is a tribute to the soul, a symbol of Canada’s beauty and resilience. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the soul and its connection to the Canadian land.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Canadian Literature, Romanticism · 12 chapters