Indian Summer

by Wilfred Campbell

Along the line of smoky hills

The crimson forest stands,

And all the day the blue jay calls

Throughout the autumn lands.

Now by the brook the maple leans

With all his glory spread,

And all the sumachs on the hills

Have turned their green to red.

Now by great marshes wrapt in mist,

Or past some river's mouth,

Throughout the long, still autumn day

Wild birds are flying south.

~ Wilfred Campbell (1860 - 1918) Canadian, known as a Confederation Poet.

We are grateful to Laurie Miller, author of The Avro Arrow A Picture History for drawing to our attention this beautiful poem by Canadian poet, Wilfred Campbell.

Giller Prize Shortlist ~

Will Ferguson ~ 419
Alix Ohlin ~ Inside
Nancy Richler ~ The Imposter Bride
Kim Thuy ~ Ru
Russel Wangersky ~ Whirl Away

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A gala and the winner announcement will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.  The Scotia Bank Giller Prize Gala will air on CBC at 9:00 p.m.
The prize recognizes excellence in Canadian Fiction ~ long format or short stories.