Welcome to Montreal.
Welcome to Montreal. Is an ode to the city of Montreal.
Welcome to Montreal once again. A place where all and varied views can contend. Even though one might get turned around and sometimes get sent. To the far side of the farm, to water and tend.
Yes, it’s okay to get upset on some days but, be sure to make it Montreal, one more time, again.
This is my Montreal, she’s the fairest, finest city of them all. World-renowned for her many festivals. Rubbing shoulders with street protesters and carnivals.
So what if there are a few traffic delays? Or if a construction worksite causes them to turn you away. Because the ramp had just been closed which leads to the highway. This is Montreal for you, enjoy it, anyway.
This is not a problem about which to complain. You just might be pleasantly surprised at what awaits you, down the lane. Might just be another reason to ditch the plan, to never set foot here again. But go add this new find to your bucket list. And make it Montreal, one more time, again.
The plan you had made to tour Centerville. Was disrupted by backhoes, jackhammers, and a thousand drills. Now you’re finding it hard to swallow the bitter pill. It’s okay, make a U-turn. Go see Saint Joseph’s on top of the hill.
But whatever you do, and wherever the road leads you from here my friend. Make sure to make the effort. And make it Montreal one more time, again.
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An excerpt from my book called “Collect Call.” A collection of short stories and poems of the times, available wherever books are sold. If you don’t see it, ask for it.
