These ducks have voices sweet to hear,

And frequently before us

They stretch their mouths from ear to ear,

And sing to us in chorus.

[Pg 14]

[Pg 14]

THE BIRDS AND THE WIRE

Upon the quivering wire,

As hearkening to a lyre,

The sparrows gather at the break of day.

Perhaps that vibrant string

Is tuned that they may sing

An anthem to the glories of the May.

[Pg 15]

[Pg 15]

A HARD QUESTION

Here are two pairs of funny beasts,

I hardly know their habits—

Perhaps they may be elephants—

Perhaps they may be rabbits.

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