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Cock Of The Walk

John R Cobb·October 4, 2018

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Cock Of The Walk

written by: John R. Cobb

@john_r_cobb

Proud cock of the walk

Strutting through the comely flock

Hens clamor and squawk

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Author of the adult novels Judith: A Quoddy Tale and Tales of the Cemetery Trees and the children’s book A Turtle Tale, John Cobb is a proud Mainer with a great affection for the woods and waters.

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