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1868–1955

The Cow Bird. The Cowslip.

Robert Williams Wood

Although the Cow'slips on this plant, Suggest perhaps a ru-min-ant, One never sees the opening bud, Devour the grass or chew its cud.

The Cowbird picture, I suspect, Is absolutely incorrect; We make such errors now and then, A sort of cow slip of the pen.

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