Courtesy American Museum of Natural History , New York City 
MR. OSTRICH 
“With those small birds it’s hard to mix; 
As for a foot race they would come out nix 
If it’s for speed they want to rely, 
I’ll take the ground and let them fly. 
“The Eagle says, all things he wants to regulate 
So has appointed me to attend the gate. 
There are many other jobs I would prefer 
But he has already made me Of-fi-cer. 
“If any of those speed birds show up late 
I sure am going to close the gate, 
As I have longed with my heart’s desire 
To watch those little birds come under the wire.” 
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