Omar Bainto
MA PROMESSE, O CANADA
Un pays vaste et large
Rempli d’amour et de fierté
Des cultures variées de l’est à l’ouest
Mes compatriotes, nous sommes les meilleurs
O Canada, je promets de vous garder et de vous protéger!
Des villes avec des rues historiques,
Les traverser est un plaisir
L’endroit que j’appelle mon pays, je dois le dire
J’espère que dans mon poème j’ai bien exprimé:
“O Canada, je promets de vous garder et de vous protéger!”
©Copyright June 28, 2008 by Omar Bainto
MY PROMISE, O CANADA
A country vast and wide
Filled with love and pride
Varied cultures from east to west
My compatriots, we are the best
O Canada, I promise to keep and protect you!
The cities with historic streets
Walking through them is like a treat
The place that I call my country, I must say
I hope that with this poem, I did convey
“O Canada, I promise to keep and protect you!”
©Copyright June 28, 2008 by Omar Bainto
Author’s Note: I thank my French teacher, Madame Karine Bellefeuille, for helping polish the French version of the above poem. Merci beaucoup Mme Bellefuille, vous êtes très gentille!!! Vous êtes véritablement une inspiration à tous vos étudiants.
Omar Bainto receiving the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award: 2008This year, I was able to accomplish lots of things aside from surviving grade 10. I received my Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award from the Lt Governor; I was able to continue volunteering with The St. John Ambulance, Calgary Science Centre and Canada Olympic Park. In addition to that, I was able to finish my training with the Calgary Distress Centre and attended the information session of the Mayor’s Youth Council ready to go after the summer break. I must say, I enjoyed all the knowledge and experiences that these organizations have afforded me. This summer, I am going for my Senior Leadership Scholarship at CFB Cold Lake for six weeks. Because of that, I am going to miss working at the Calgary Stampede this year. While waiting for my travel orders for camp, I am tentatively designated to be the Saint John Ambulance’s mascot at the Stampede Parade.
On the 15th of this month, I turned sixteen and thought it was time for me to move on. I have already started the process of signing up with the Canadian Forces Reserve hoping to join the Military Police Platoon after my Basic Training. If I get accepted, I’d love to stay with the air cadets if my future commanding officer would give me the permission to finish my Level 5 or even as a volunteer. My decision was inspired by the above poem written for this coming Canada Day on July 1st.
Happy Canada Day (July 1st) to all!!!