Billy

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Billyby Kristen Sharerfrom "Vicki Sharer" - Vicki.SharerWhen Billy was 6One fine Easter day,He received a giftWith which he could play.It was a sweet little bunnyWith hair to the floor.What could have happenedWhen it was found dead by the door?Accidental, they said.Billy's just a child.He just played too rough.He got a little bit wild.When Billy was 10At a neighbor's house,He poured some bleachOn a friendly pet mouse.Boys will be boysIs what they said.Be careful, they addedAs they patted his head.When Billy turned 12They found some deep cutsOn the face and the neckOf the sweet family mutt.No harm was done.The dog's not hurt bad.He didn't mean to do it.He truly feels sad.When Billy was 16,He took a gun to school.He fired upon themWhile calling them fools.When Billy was finishedHaving his fun,He smiled at his carnageAnd lay down his gun.The town went on weepingAll through the trial.He showed no remorse.He showed not a smile.What happened, they asked,To a boy so fine?How could it beHe showed not a sign.What about me?Said the ghost of the long dead mouse?And I the rabbitWho was found dead in his house?And the elderly dogWith scars that still showedSoftly whined and wondered,HOW DIDN'T THEY KNOW? >>