Mild meadows hold her clutch;
small beak searching out the brush
as grass bends low by crafty touch.
She spies the eyes burning bright;
but valiant wings dare no flight
she flees the nest, chirping fright.
Her stilted legs lack for grace
but they bear her far apace;
far behind, snouts seek the trace.
Cornered she turns on her foes
teeth agleam in pearly rows;
and back through the skies she goes
