The Thirsty Pigeon — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

A Pigeon, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a sign-board. Not supposing it to be only a picture, she flew toward it with a loud whirr, and unwittingly dashed against the sign-board and jarred herself terribly. Having broken her wings by the blow, she fell to the ground, and was caught by one of the bystanders.
Zeal should not outrun discretion.

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What are the words to The Thirsty Pigeon?
The lyrics to The Thirsty Pigeon are: A Pigeon, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a sign-board. Not supposing it to be only a picture, she flew toward it with a loud whirr, and unwittingly dashed against the sign-board and jarred herself terribly. Having broken her wings by the blow, she fell to the ground, and was caught by one of the bystanders. / Zeal should not outrun discretion.
How many lines does The Thirsty Pigeon have?
"The Thirsty Pigeon" has 2 lines of verse.

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