Pierre
Falcon- 1793
Dad
was a NorWester and dear Mom, a Cree
Daughter
of Cuthbert Grant, Mary loved me.
Three
sons and four daughters came along
Pierre rose to the occasion with poetry and song.
Children
inspired me; Metis tradition
enabled me
Relocating to White Horse Plain- by our family
This
good man became the Justice of the Peace
Looking
after the safety of others now increased.
The
Seven Oaks Battle, Semple and Cuthbert fought
Recording
history with poetry and songs now sought
Pierre composed songs La
Chanson de la Grenouillere,
Le Lord Selkirk au Fort William ou La Danse des Bois-Brules.
Too
old to fight, Pierres songs helped boost morale
His songs
sang across Canada without pen- only oral
Lake Falcon in Manitoba was named in his honor
This
notable, personable man lived free of dishonor.
Written
By Carol Howard Vulliamy- 2009
Dictionary
of Canadian Biography Online
