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“I’ll call all the birds 
And then we will see 
After due consultation 
Who my officers will be. 
“There’s the Plover, the Magpie, 
The gay black-wing Chickadee, 
The Crow and the Raven 
Would be good birds to help me. 
“There are many more workers 
That would be alright 
But for a police bird, 
I want one that can fight. 
“For the whole information 
I am quite at a loss, 
I’ve just learned this morning 
That I’m to be boss. 
THE EAGLE 
“I’m the Nation’s old stand-by, 
From the East to the West, 
A companion to Old Glory, 
The Flag that is best. 
“On gold and silver money 
I’ve been chosen for space, 
I am proud of my makeup 
That I can hold such a place. 
“I just learned of the foot race 
They are arranging for birds, 
It sounds the most reasonable 
Thing that I’ve heard. 
“Birds have led no amusement 
Since the landing of Noah’s Ark, 
And think this a grand opening 
To give them a good start. 
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“To win the bird foot race 
’Twould be a big gain. 
I will give the judge-ship 
To the old Sand-Hill Crane. 
“The Parrot’s make-up 
And motions are slow, 
The place for that bird 
Is a job to say ‘Go!’ 
“We need a good gate bird, 
And one who won’t shirk, 
I wonder if we could get 
The old Ostrich to work. 
“Then the big Pelican 
He works with great will, 
He could carry the proceeds 
Back home in his bill.” 
