Wotapiti

Frank stood alone upon Raumati's shore
Seeking inspiration.
The stars and moon shone bright, but all he saw
Was Kapiti.
That one by such a sight should be inspired
Seems most ridiculous.
Perhaps our bright young bard was over-tired—
Or just shikered.
If Frankkie had but stood there on a day
Unaccountably fine,
And then, by chance, had looked the other way—
Oh! What rapture!
Unchecked would be the cry from out his mouth,
"Oh, Te Waipounamu!
Magic Jewel, Emerald of the South!
Mighty Mainland! !"

—J. G. Hutchison.