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<h2> SWEET BIRDS, I COME </h2>
<p>The bird that now<br/>
On bush and tree,<br/>
Near leaves so green<br/>
Looks down to see<br/>
Flowers looking up—<br/>
He either sings<br/>
In ecstasy<br/>
Or claps his wings.<br/>
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Why should I slave<br/>
For finer dress<br/>
Or ornaments;<br/>
Will flowers smile less<br/>
For rags than silk?<br/>
Are birds less dumb<br/>
For tramp than squire?<br/>
Sweet birds, I come.<br/></p>
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