Ближняя - ворона, а дальняя - соколена

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Cf: Blue are the hills that are far from us (Br.). Distant fields look greener (greenest) (Am.). Distant pastures are greener (Br.). Faraway fields look greenest (Am.). Faraway fowls have fair feathers (Br.). Faraway hills are green (Am.). Far-off cows have long horns (Br.). The greenest pasture is just over the fence (Am.)