The Canadian Capital Rises

Do you remember TD Place in the snow, When Ottawa believed, and banners flew? The 2016 Redblacks would not let go. November frost, the east wind’s bitter blow, Yet Henry Burris shook the season through — Do you remember TD Place in the snow? Eight and nine and one, the doubters said “no,” But playoff grit made all the forecasts untrue. The 2016 Redblacks would not let go. Edmonton fell first, hearts beating slow, Then the East Final: Sinkfield’s catch, a breakthrough. Do you remember TD Place in the snow? Grey Cup in Toronto, down ten, apropos Of every script that said the dream was through. The 2016 Redblacks would not let go. Overtime. Burris hurting, Brad Sinopoli low, Ernest Jackson in the corner — red and black flew true. Do you remember TD Place in the snow? The 2016 Redblacks would not let go.