Poems (White)/Billy Boy
BILLY BOY
A bright-eyed, merry, laughing boy,—This world for him meant naught but joy; Nor for a moment would he hold An angry thought, or malice cold. A leader in games of all sorts, Pure hearted, and of wholesome thoughts. So brave, so strong, and gentle, too. To girls, and small boys always true. The ladies and the men of course Admired him for his grit and force. Yes, Bill was all the neighbors' pet, And they will love him even yet, When other boys have gone away, For Billy was so sweet and gay.
But we are sad now, for you know Our Father called for Bill to go And live with Him above the skies, Well—now I know 'twas no surprise, For heaven could not perfect be Without a spirit just like he.