"That many people will consider beautiful," said the Cock. "But I don't. I see nothing beautiful about it. But I'll go on.
E - Elephant
The Elephant has a heavy step,
Though young in heart and full of pep.
F - Face
The Moon above feels at its best
When an eclipse gives its Face a rest.
G - Goat
It is easier to sail a boat
Than to teach manners to a Goat!
H - Hurrah
Hurrah is a word we often hear;
How often does the deed merit such cheer?
"How will a child understand that!" said the Cock. "I suppose they'll put on the title page, 'A-B-C Book for Big People and Little People'; but the big people have something else to do besides read the rhymes in A-B-C Books, and the little people won't be able to understand them. There is a limit to everything. But to continue:
J - Job
We have a Job to do on earth
Till earth becomes our final berth.
"Now, that's crude!" said the Cock.
K - Kitten
When Kittens grow up we call them cats
And hope they'll catch our mice and rats.
L - Lion
The savage Lion has much more sense
Than the arty critic's stinging offense!
"How are you going to explain that one to children?" said the Cock.
M - Morning Sun
The golden Morning sun arose,
But not because of the cock's crows.
"Now he's getting personal!" said the Cock. "But then I'm in excellent company. I'm in company with the sun. Let's go on.
N - Negro
Black is a Negro, black as Night,
And we cannot wash him white!
O - Olive Leaf
The best of leaves - you know its name?
The dove's Olive leaf - of Bible fame.
P - Peace
That Peace may ever reign, far and near,
Is indeed a hope we all hold dear.
Q - Queen; Quack
A Queen is a lady of royal position.
A Quack is a fake and not a physician.
R - Round
One may be Round and well extended,
But that doesn't mean one is well descended!
S - Swine
Be not a braggart; be honest and true,
Though many Swine in the forest belong to you!
"Will you permit me to crow!" said the Cock. "It tries your strength, reading so much; I must catch my breath." And then he crowed, shrill as a trumpet of brass, and it was a great pleasure to listen to - for the Cock. "I'll go on.
T - Teakettle; Tea Urn
The Teakettle in the kitchen will always belong,
And yet to the Tea urn it gives its song.
U - Universe
Our Universe will always be,
Through ages to eternity.