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The Ostrich

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The Ostrich by Ogden Nash

 The ostrich roams the great Sahara. 
Its mouth is wide, its neck is narra. 
It has such long and lofty legs, 
I'm glad it sits to lay its eggs.

Form: Light Verse

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