BARN SWALLOW 
“I am known for my beauty 
As I glide through the air; 
I’m not much for a foot race, 
As for that I don’t care. 
“There’s lots of fandangos 
Each year coming round, 
But I always get frightened 
When I’m down on the ground. 
“I suppose that good-speed birds 
Are the ones they are after, 
I would be much more contented, 
To stick close to the rafters. 
“A foot race for birdies, 
It will be lots of fun; 
If the boss birds say so, 
I’ll go down and run.” 
BARN SWALLOW 
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