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 |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 609 |
Words | 104 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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