william




		William (Leon Rosselson) William was a little boy Was his parents' pride and joy Loved him so as only parents can. Taught him to be brave and strong, Taught him to know right from wrong So he'd grow to be a fine man. William was as good as gold Always did as he was told Though he was a child he understood. Knew that big boys never cry, Knew that good boys never lie. Knew that he must do the best he could So William tried his best to be a credit to the family Tried to hide his shameful fears. But sometimes when light grows dim dreams and shadows frighten him & in his mother's arms he hides his tears His father took the boy aside Said, Son, there's nowhere you can hide You won't win life's battles if you run. So face your fears & stand and fight; Dreams and shadows cannot bite And I won't have a coward for a son Now Will's a man Pa tells his wife The boy must find his path in life An actor, William said, I'd like to be. His Pa said grimly, He could do, anything he wanted to We'll love you still, said Ma, reproachfully. When he saw the grief he caused, William stood and William paused Couldn't hurt them after all they'd done. So with everyone's consent William joined the Regiment. See him there with uniform and gun In distant Lands the final act, begins when Will's patrols attacked Cannons roar and terror chills the bone. Outnumbered ten to one, All the soldiers turned to run All except for William, turned to stone Felt the old familiar fears, heard his mother's grief and tears Saw his father overcome with shame Remembering what he's been taught, William stood and William fought Died to save the family name. Now William for his gallantry ,Received a posthumous VC Ma and Pa were overcome with pride So we leave them there alone, Regard these words on Will’s headstone William lived for love, for love he died When William was a little boy he was his parents' pride and joy Loved him so as only parents can. Taught him to be brave and strong, Taught him to know right from wrong So he'd grow to be a fine man.