The Owl

Oh, wise s the Owl ns h sita day by da y On his pcrch in sumo ol.1 forest treo. PraUe ika plumnge and the song of others s ye niiy. The "grey bird of wisdom" for rao When the doy is done, and ehadows of the niglit Sink down o"er forest ond plain. He moeks at du'l sleep, he plumes hiraseif for flight, And is forth -with bis fellows ngain. His song s full swcot . nd sei:si!)le to him. Tbough harsh to otheríií saom. Telling sage oíd thouglits 'till morning atara grow dim. Getting wísb while dull birds dream. Athena Goddo-s of Seieaee, Ar s and Arins, All honor t thino own fowl, Viho wÍ8tly, truly, dres hotnagc 10 thy charma Lovcth well thejolly oíd Owl.