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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THREE RUTHLESS RHYMES FOR HEARTLESS HOMES: 1, by HARRY GRAHAM Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Billy, in one of his nice new sashes
Last Line: I haven't the heart to poke poor billy.
Alternate Author Name(s): Streamer, Col. D.
Variant Title(s): Tender-heartedness;billy
Subject(s): Accidents; Cruelty
First Line: Billy, in one of his nice new sashes
Last Line: I haven't the heart to poke poor billy.
Alternate Author Name(s): Streamer, Col. D.
Variant Title(s): Tender-heartedness;billy
Subject(s): Accidents; Cruelty
Billy, in one of his nice new sashes,
Fell in the fire and was burnt to ashes;
Now, although the room grows chilly,
I haven't the heart to poke poor Billy.
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