The Half-Bird.
Vainly the ostrich endeavors to fly:
he but awkwardly saileth
When he is moving his feet
over the issueless sand.
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Der Halbvogel.
Fliegen möchte der Strauss,
allein er rudert vergeblich,
Ungeschickt rühret der Fuss
immer den leidigen Sand.