The Cow Bird; The Cowslip + 

Although the Cow’slips on this plant, + 

Suggest perhaps a ru‑min‑ant, + 

One never sees the opening bud, + 

Devour the grass or chew its cud. + 

The Cowbird picture, I suspect, + 

Is absolutely incorrect; + 

We make such errors now and then, + 

A sort of cow slip of the pen. + 