The Icelandic Canadian - 01.11.2006, Page 39

Vol. 60 #3
THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
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is not lost, but blending well into the cur-
rent landscape and character of the people.
It ends up being a worthwhile journey for
Sally. She and her father are content in
what they see. She falls in love with her
ancestral homeland, even though some of
the magical scales have fallen off her eyes.
The book is an interesting read for
anyone who is of a generation or two away
from their family’s ancestral homeland.
The mythical land does not exist as such,
but as Sally discovers, there is a magic that
touches her at a special place where her
great grandparent had been born and had
lived. This story is reminiscent of so many
I have heard from my compatriots who
have visited Iceland and had felt a special
bond to the landscape. The current nation-
ality is irrelevant - British, American,
Canadian - the description of the magic is
always the same, a fierce sense of home and
an overwhelming feeling of belonging.
The Icelandic National League
Winnipeg Chapter Fron 2007 Convention
Poetry
Competition
Deadline: Postmarked no later than Feb. 17, 2007
Junior:
16 8e under
Adult:
17 &? over
Prize:
A book for the first place
winner in each category
Winning entry will be featured at the
Icelandic National League Convention
April 27-29, 2007 Hotel Fort Garry, Winnipeg, MB.
Winner may be asked to present (or have an alternative present)
their poem at the convention.
Rules:
Maximum entry length: 32 lines,
typed, and spaced:
The writer should not be identified on the entry: include a separate cover
sheet with the writer’s name, address, phone number, e-mail, and the title
of the poem enclosed;
Poetry must be original and written by you. Previously published material
cannot be considered:
If you would like your material to be returned to you, include a stamped
self addressed envelope:
Multiply entries are allowed to a limit of three per person;
Form: rhymed; free verse; any form of poetry, (but not prose).
The judges’ decision will be final.
THEME: Heritage
Send to:
INL Poetry Competition
Department of Icelandic Studies
357 Dysart Road, University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M8