“When we moved
to Canada
we worked from
sunrise to sunset
& sometimes
beyond” ***
a pebble shines
in the distance
beyond immediate
grasp,
working to
narrow the gap
inch by inch by inch
“We were paid $45/week,
I never made so
much money before.
I could finally
support my family.” ***
the sun reflects
off the pebble
and it shines,
it shines
*** from a Lambton County farmer’s diary, circa 1920’s.
February 12th, 2021