Nuptial Ode on Canada

James McIntyre 1828 (Forres) – 1906



Written during the visit of delegates from the Lower Provinces
to negotiate for confederation.

Hail Britannia's noblest daughter,
Who is surrounded by the water
Of many a lake and broad sea,
Land of Beaver and Maple Tree.

Her lofty brow is wreathed with smiles,
For, from the far Atlantic isles
In pomp, have come their delegates,
All seeking to unite their fates

With Canada, great Northern Queen.
And now, throughout the land, is seen
High festival and stately dance,
Triumphant nuptials to advance.

And soon shall Red River valley
And distant Vancouver, rally
To form this empire gigantic,
From Pacific to Atlantic.

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Submitted on May 13, 2011

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XX AABB CCDD EEFF BBGG
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 609
Words 104
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 2, 4, 4, 4, 4

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