Impromptu

James McIntyre (1828?–1906) · Musings on the Banks of Canadian Thames · 1884

In its own place ’tis very good
Always to have plenty of wood;
But, striking fair maid, that is rude,
And puts me in an angry mood.

Where this text comes from

First published in Musings on the Banks of Canadian Thames (1884). First located printing is this volume; an earlier periodical printing has not been established. [1]

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Cite this poem

James McIntyre (1828?–1906). “Impromptu.” First published in Musings on the Banks of Canadian Thames (1884). Text: Poem Index, https://poemindex.org/james-mcintyre/impromptu/. Append #L14 to cite line 14, or #L4-L9 for lines 4–9.

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