Caught in the snow

Caught in the snow

A Chapter by Lyn Anderson
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My first real attempt at something "Canadian" -- for the Cafe'

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It was the day before
"White Juan" rolled in --
the calm before the
nor'easter, the locals knew,
unimpressed by the denials
of the brilliant February sun.

On tourist sidewalks
I stumbled upon an amazing place,
a museum by name and number 21.
felt the presence of the past,
walked the pier; shed a tear
for the immigrants who landed here --

I never worried about the weather,
nestled comfortably in down
at the Waverley,
in a room down the hall
where Oscar Wilde
was once the Belle of the ball.

The next morning the city was still
trapped under a blanket
of 3 feet of snow --
so many things
I did not get to see,
but so glad I got a glimpse of history.







© 2016 Lyn Anderson


Author's Note

Lyn Anderson
White Juan - Atlantic blizzard Feb 2004
Pier 21 - historic immigrant landing pier in Halifax
Waverley - historic Halifax hotel -- formerly a brothel frequented by Oscar Wilde

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All I can say is this: a snapshot in time.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

Yes, very much, I was glad to have been there.
He was quite a guy our Oscar. I take it there were gays in this brothel, cos i'm sure he done time in England for homosexually. You do get the snow in your fine country though. We get two inches of the white stuff, and we all go home.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

The snow on the East coast can be quite ferocious at times. I have no idea what the makeup of the Wa.. read more
I've been to those spots. Halifax used to be like a second home to me, I was at least once a month for about three years.

Somewhere on the East Coast will likely be where I retire. I love it there.
Especially Cape Breton.

Nice little bit of Canadiana here.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

7 Years Ago

Thanks. I appreciate it. It was pretty amazing to be there for the storm of the century.
Papaya

7 Years Ago

Yes. That was a good one... :)
You're welcome.
Wonderful job capturing a moment in time and how you felt within it... lovely cadence and flow as well.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Aww thanks it was an amazing bit of history a horrible storm but no human casualties.
Your language and phrasing are exceptional. Very well done!!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thank you. I am glad I was there.
the history before and after the great snowfall which covers many things, but it cannot cover up history...history will always be there...and there is always a calm before a storm.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Yes. And I highly recommend a visit to Halifax and the Canadian East Coast in general. A lot of exci.. read more
The next morning the city was still
trapped under a blanket
of 3 feet of snow --
so many things
I did not get to see,
but so glad I got a glimpse of history.

There is a magic that snow delivers. This Canuck loved this Canadiana.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Great. I got a few more cooking in the pot. It was a challenge set to me by Sami and Thomas Fitgeral.. read more
Pryde Foltz

9 Years Ago

Love them all. Steve is another great Canadian writer on here.
well it all worked out for the better and left memories as well

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Yes, that is true. Shovelling snow and helping out at the hotel -- it was a truly remarkable experie.. read more
 wordman

9 Years Ago

well I enjoyed the trip
Wow I love to visit anything that reeks of history… what a brilliant piece of writing, you painted images with your words that if it was a painting would hang in a gallery.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much. Halifax is a really amazing place. I will definitely go back there, although I would.. read more
The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

You are very welcome, sounds like I would like to see it one day.
Wonderful! I used to travel to Halifax on business frequently.
Lots of history. Lots of ghosts.
Lots of drinks. Sociable!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

9 Years Ago

I am so glad you liked. I found this a challenge, for sure, to get it just right.
Matching Socks

9 Years Ago

Did a great job!

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Added on June 20, 2014
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Lyn Anderson

Toronto, Ontario, Canada



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