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THREE RUTHLESS RHYMES FOR HEARTLESS HOMES: 1 by HARRY GRAHAM

Poet Analysis

First Line: BILLY, IN ONE OF HIS NICE NEW SASHES
Last Line: I HAVEN'T THE HEART TO POKE POOR 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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