Living

The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich

by Edward Lear 1812–1888

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Living

The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich,
who wore Boots to keep his
feet quite dry.

MLA

Lear, Edward. “The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/lear/239/.

Chicago

Lear, Edward. “The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/lear/239/.

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