The General's Last Stand

(In memory of Governor William Donald Schaefer) A Spirit he was, roaming wild and free Often a pistol and a live- wire, he could be Quick to give to Our tragic flaws, the third degree Having built his foundation, on expressing Honesty With the intention of being a "Public Servant, not a gove- nor", you see Truly, was William Donald Schae- fer, a pillar of Our community On a whirlwind of a ride, had he taken the State of MD During his term in office, which came to end, abruptly Yet, I can imagine him before passing, exclaiming:"Don't Cry For Me, because Heaven's where I'll be spending My eternity"