The Ballad of the Oysterman

"The Ballad of the Oysterman" is a poem written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. It is a part of his collection of works called "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes." In the preface, the author humbly asks his readers not to blame him for including some of his earlier, perhaps less impressive, verses. The ballad itself tells a story, although the details are not provided in this particular text. It is a poetic piece that is likely to captivate those who enjoy narrative poetry and the art of storytelling.