The Cuckoo Sings (French)

Paul-Jean Toulet

Paul-Jean Toulet portrait

1867 to 1920

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Le coucou chante

Le coucou chante au bois qui dort.
L’aurore est rouge encore,
Et le vieux paon qu’Iris décore
Jette au loin son cri d’or.

Les colombes de ______ cousine
Pleurent comme une enfant.
Le dindon roue en s’esclaffant :
Il court à la cuisine.

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