Gerrit Verstraete

Legend of the Copper Canoe Gerrit Verstraete

"Legend of the Copper Canoe" is the 5th book in the epic poem, "Weatherstone: the Quest for E'veden," by Gerrit Verstraete. "Legend" is the story of Madon, builder of the fabled copper canoe thousands of years before the modern era. The long poem also introduces the "Stranger" who embodies Madon's quest to seek truth in an unknown place called E'veden. "Legend" is rich in metaphor and symbolism, and is written in free verse and Imagist style inspired by British Columbia's spectacular west coast. Devotional and inspirational in content, Madon's journey reflects the spiritual journey of the author. However, the quest does not go unchallenged, nor is it immune from dangers, especially when Madon is tempted by an evil and familiar spirit named Va'nee. The Long Poem comprises 18,705 words, 3,114 lines, in 100 tableaux/verses.