Morton on Torngat

28 January 2014Derek A

This past Saturday, we were honored to host the renowned poet Wendy Morton in our very own lecture theatre. She spoke about her time in Torngat Mountains National Park, and shared poems from her book “On the Spine of the World.” Her captivating presentation shed light on the natural beauty of the untouched wilderness, and the welcoming hearts of the people who live there. Mrs. Morton travelled to Labrador to teach students about the wonderful art that is poetry. She was absolutely thrilled with her experience at Torngat Mountain and suggests that we all visit if we are given the opportunity. I think I can speak on behalf of our grade by giving a massive thank you to Mrs. Morton for speaking to us and reciting some beautiful poetry. Believe it or not, her combination of sincerity, beautiful photos, and succinct poetry kept 55 Grade 9s totally engaged for 50 minutes on the last block of classes ON A SATURDAY MORNING! That is inspired teaching! Below are some of her pictures and poems. Enjoy! Derek A, Whittall ‘17

Eating Ice They tell me the piece of ice I hold is 10,000 years old; off the iceberg that has broken from Greenland. These clear veins reflect the sky. The ice is salt and prism. When I bring it to the light, it melts, sings.

Because You Are Inuit Because you know hard deep snow. Because you know the stories of those who walked this land before you. How they ate whale and seal, how they ate the cold, survived. Because here, you become their spirit. Your arms around each other on the tundra. Here, you watch the sky.

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