We+Are+More


 * We Are More **

To me this poem is about the pride one Canadian has for his country. The quote “we are cultures strung together then woven into a tapestry” is using tapestry as a metaphor for the diversity and coming together of different cultures. The tapestry is an analogy for our ability to live together in peace. The impact of the poem increased when I heard it, rather than read it, because when he speaks there is more emphasis and energy on each word. The poem was more dynamic in the video than in my head. In the video there was a greater climax, as when you are reading it is harder to sense this build up. Overall I felt this poem was an inspiration to the audience at the 2010 Olympics. A well constructed paragraph! 10/12