In Memoriam.

Lines on the death of my only son, who died on the 5th of July, 1876, on the anniversary of his mother's death.


        His mother from celestial bower,
        In the self-same day and hour
        Of her death or heavenly birth,
        Gazed again upon the earth,
        And saw her gentle, loving boy,
        Once source of fond maternal joy,
        In anguish on a couch of pain.
        She knew that earthly hopes were vain,
        And beckoned him to realms above
        To share with her the heavenly love.

James McIntyre

James McIntyre

James McIntyre was a Canadian poet, most notable for his poetry concerning cheese, cheese-making, dairying, and dairy products. Often referred to as 'The Cheese Poet,' McIntyre's work is celebrated for its earnestness and unintentional humor, making him both a beloved and an infamous figure in literary circles. He emigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1851 and settled in Ingersoll, Ontario, where he became a successful businessman and community leader.

James McIntyre

English

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