Versos English Carolyn Wells The Jay

English poem

The Jay

by (1862–1942)

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'Tis very strange, and yet, upon my word, This silly fellow thinks he is a bird! He lives on hayseed,--everywhere he's found, But in the country he does most abound. And at the approach of winter, (more's the pity), A flock of jays will migrate to the city.