Wild Goose Shot At Midnight, Nov., 1888.

        From the regions of the north
            Where the waters now are frozen,
        Towards the south they issue forth
            A flock of wild geese of four dozen.

        But when they flew o'er the river Thames
            They swooped down to take a dive,
        But sport with shot gun at them aims
            And one at least did not survive.

        And he now says it tasted fine,
            And that it was both fat and big,
        A hungry man did on it dine,
            Satisfied with just one leg.

        He was sorry fowl to kill,
            But they awoke him from his slumber,
        The air with cackle they did fill,
            And thus they lost one of their number.

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.

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