Sunday 27 January 2013

An Inquiry into Greatness

After mewithoutyou and Dulce Vargas

Great raven, strong beast
I am but a fox, of this I'm sure,
Vain would I seek to reach such heights
Even if wings were also given me

Moreover, you're a great wit, the
Envy of every chicken and finch

Tell me, good sir, from whence your wisdom?
Have you got a book out?  Where can I get one?
Even a fox has need sometimes, of some outside voice

Cawing a clear line, so someday he too may
Obtain that coveted prize
Oh that sweet morsel for which we'd die--but
Killing is such a beastly art
It becomes not gentlemen as ourselves.
Every bird has his secret, tell me friend, what's yours?
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