KINGBIRD COMMENTS ON THE RACE 
“When the race first started 
I was right in the lead, 
And when that Quail passed me 
He was showing some speed. 
“He must have been practicing 
A long time in advance, 
Couldn’t see where other birds 
Had much of a chance. 
“There were some birds that passed me, 
I think Partridge and Thrush, 
But I would not be sure 
As I saw nothing but dust. 
“I think ’twould have been better 
For all birds in the town 
If they made some arrangements 
And had the track sprinkled down. 
“The Crow made a good showing 
And the Blackbird as well; 
But lots of birds I lost track of 
Even Judge Crane couldn’t tell. 
“I was very much interested 
In the movement of the Hawk 
He was much overrated 
And could do nothing but walk. 
“Now, back to the mountains 
I’ll make my home flight 
And be content with the foot race 
But hold my record for fights.” 
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