Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle.  The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.  

So, here's this week's riddle.  We ask that you don't Google the answer.  Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all.  Give it a shot and see what you can come up with.  Here we go... No cheating...

I am a merry creature,
     In pleasant time of year,
As in but certain seasons,
     I sing that you can hear:

And yet I'm made a by-word,
     A very perfect mock;
Compar'd to foolish persons,
     And silliest of all folk.

And the answer is:  

A Cuckoo


Not something one often thinks about, is it?  Wonderful answers today!  Special mention goes to Carolyn (Liza was in "The Sterile Cuckoo"), Matt who has no regard for Bo Peep, Darcy, April, Angelo, Marsha,  and, even Bo Peep herself!  And anonymous--whoever you are.  Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles!

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