Courtesy American Museum of Natural History , New York City 
PARROT 
PARROT 
‘Til come,” said the Parrot, 
“At my very slow pace. 
I have been chosen by the Eagle 
To say ‘Go’ at the race. 
“I’ve been a favorite among children 
For a great many long years, 
And no word gets by me 
But what stays in my ears. 
“A great many birds chirp me 
For my very slow walk, 
But I am the only bird 
That can really talk.” 
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