Portage to Polly

by Leo Di Croce

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“Portage to Polly” is based on a true story that happened in Algonquin Park. My family and I were camped on Canisbay Lake. I suggested a day trip to Polly Lake, about 2 km that-a-way. See map on track art for details.

The black line connecting the two lakes represents a portage, meaning we’d have to carry one of our canoes. We had two, but I figured we could pile into one; us and just enough food and water for the day.

I promised we’d be back by noon, and made elaborate plans in case we weren’t, but all was contingent on one thing…

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There are two lakes in Algonquin Park
Called Canisbay Lake and Polly Lake

The distance between Canisbay Lake and Polly Lake (Polly Lake)
Is approximately two kilometers

The only way to get from Canisbay Lake to (to) Polly Lake
Is portage

Canisbay
Polly Lake
Heads or tails
I’ll make you a bet

I can get there
With your help
Let’s go this morning
We’ll pack up really light

Just enough food and water for the day
Just enough food and water for the day
We’ll be back by noon. I promise
We will be back by noon. I promise

And if we stay a bit longer
If we stay a bit longer
I’ll pack us enough songs
For the day, or the week, or the month, or even a year

It all depends on
It all depends on
It all depends on
How heavy is that canoe?

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released March 15, 2024
Words and music by Leo Di Croce
Mixing by Mike Langford
Mastering by Peter Letros
Arrangement by Leo Di Croce
Real and software instruments by Leo Di Croce.

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