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The Eagle and the Owl

The Eagle and the Owl ; Ceased their strife

And without a fuss ; Made friends for life

Each swore to spare ; The other's young ones

"Do you know mine?" ;  Asked the Owl, the dunce

"Describe them, please" ; The Eagle said

Enabling me ; To know thy breed

"My babes" said the Owl ; "Have gentle ways"

They are full of charm ; They are Full Of Grace !

So Fine , So Sweet ; Unparallellerd for sheer beauty

In all the world !

The pact was made ; The Owl went home

And told the babes ; You are free from harm

Next day the Eagle ; In search of food

Found one hideous brood ; 

"Are these my Crony's children?"  No!

She said they are fine ; But these are ugly! So

I'll eat them then : Without delay

He ate them all ; And went his away

The Owl returning ;  Found her sweet

Young family gone ; She shouted "Cheat"!

But Who is to blame? ; The Owl's falsehood 

Without a doubt ; Cost her, her brood.

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 Strife = Conflict ; Fuss = Confusion; Swear(Swore) = Promise;

Spare= Not to harm;  dunce =fool;  charm=beauty; sheer=complete;

pact=agreement; hideous=ugly; crony= close friend; falsehood=error;

brood/breed = young one.




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