Lost Battle and Canadian Winter Weather

Maple Leaf: For the last four months, I have seen my lonely Maple Leaf companion fighting this lost battle, according to Guelph Mercury. It is tired, battered, bruised as the harsh weather and gusty winds have taken their toll. Spring arrived weeks ago, yet as expected, the Canadian winter weather has stayed put. The fabric is worn and torn. With lost eyes, I stare at my dying friend and notice a mirror image of my existence. Soon, it will be removed and a new flag will be hoisted, which will flap happily in the summer, not knowing what is destined for it in the next Canadian winter. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.