Billy the Kid, a gunfighting cowboy,
he started his killing spree as a young boy;
escaped often- arrested,
shot and in a grave rested;
and legends grew for Billy to enjoy !
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April 30, 2022
Poetry/Limerick/Billy The Kid
Copyright Protected, ID 04-1452-839-30
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, High Noon
sponsor, Joseph May, Judged 05/08/2022
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