From a poet who is arguably the greatest Candain singer-songwriter of modern times:

Patriots shout promises,
And fools salute a flag,
While the country that it represents
Is torn apart like rags.
It's not just done in fact -- it's done in deeds.
My country 'tis of thee.

Rich man left you helpless,
With his bank account intact.
Poor folks never had it --
Can't ask us to put it back.
It hurts me deep inside to see you bleed;
Country, 'tis of thee.

(Excerpted from "Country 'Tis of Thee", by B. Murdoch).

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