I first heard about it at the age of 21
My friends from the North were talking about the May Run
"What's the May Run ?" I did inquire
They told me "it's about going in the bush and building a campfire"
It seemed kind of odd as I had never heard that before
I was used to hearing Victoria Day weekend or the May two-four
It's the start of camping season but I must not forget to mention
That up here it's in another totally different dimension
Having not been raised up here, I guess I will never truly understand
How the May Run captivates so many people in this part of the land
Is it because the winters are so long and so harsh ?
Or is it this need to get bitten by black flies and to survive in a marsh ?
Many folks talk about it candidly and some have no shame
Many are bush people going into the wild to play their game
Many anglers look forward to this weekend with only one thing in mind
It's to catch that big trophy fish that's one of a kind
Whatever is your reason to enjoy life outdoors
Make great memories with you and yours
Cheers to the long weekend and have lots of fun
Enjoy your weekend and have a safe and happy May Run !!
Jun 11, 2019
Jun 11, 2019 at 12:56 PM UTC
I first heard about it at the age of 21
My friends from the North were talking about the May Run
"What's the May Run ?" I did inquire
They told me "it's about going in the bush and building a campfire"
It seemed kind of odd as I had never heard that before
I was used to hearing Victoria Day weekend or the May two-four
It's the start of camping season but I must not forget to mention
That up here it's in another totally different dimension
Having not been raised up here, I guess I will never truly understand
How the May Run captivates so many people in this part of the land
Is it because the winters are so long and so harsh ?
Or is it this need to get bitten by black flies and to survive in a marsh ?
Many folks talk about it candidly and some have no shame
Many are bush people going into the wild to play their game
Many anglers look forward to this weekend with only one thing in mind
It's to catch that big trophy fish that's one of a kind
Whatever is your reason to enjoy life outdoors
Make great memories with you and yours
Cheers to the long weekend and have lots of fun
Enjoy your weekend and have a safe and happy May Run !!
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