Hey, Wilhelm, 1789-1854, Dalziel Brothers. egrs, Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894, Speckter, Otto, 1807-1871, Dalziel, George, 1815-1902, Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905 · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 50
I shall grasp tliee, bird so bright;BIRD. Dost thou grasp me ? Then hold me tight.BOY. Oh thats naughty, bird, of thee,Thus to have flown upon the tree.BIRD. Haste thee a pair of wings to buy, Then thou canst come there as quick as I. The bird sat safely upon the tree. While the boy was watching… … BIRDS AND OWL. BIRDS. D ye come to the light once, old Mother Owl;Dont look about with that doleful scowl.By night you are able to scare us away,But let us just tease you a little by day.OWL. Were it not that the sun so brightly shone,I d soon make an end of you, every one. The others playd on ;…
Fables, German · Children's poetry
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