Oct.23,2015- Barnfield Point in Tudhope Park, THE LIGHTFOOT TRAIL, Orillia, Ontario. The unveiling of "GOLDEN LEAVES" by Timothy P. Schmalz. A sculptural Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. 20 leaves depicting the songs on the 1975 Gord's Gold LP. On a quintessential Lightfoot Canadian fall day in his hometown we gathered to honour our legend under a clear blue sky with the rustle of fall leaves underfoot & the remaining leaves in the trees glistening golden, amber, red and orange. The lyrics to his Hi'Way songs were written by Lightfoot in 1972 and were perfect for this perfect day. ENJOY!
When I stand on my own sod
It feels so good to be home, by God
The winter wind has turned my head
But I always came up warm somehow. . Just for now I'd like to rest
In the shade of a maple tree
To the blue Canadian sky
I'll say a prayer for the world out there