Bill's Song

Bill's Song

© by Bud Lemire on Feb 20, 2014

Bill and Liz waited for that special day to arrive

Such a joy, a baby boy, born April 21, 1965

His name was Bill, Escanaba born and bred

This is my view of his song going through my head

I first met him at the Harbor Tower, he lived on the first floor

I saw him often coming in and out of his door

We'd say hello in passing, not much more than that

He seemed like a good guy, he knew where his life was at

Then there was Krystal, she had a crush on Bill

He filled a place in her heart, nobody else could fill

But pills made him act a bit crazy half the time

Family and friends told her he wasn't her kind

She fought them all for the love that she knew

But those negative forces were making her blue

She saw within, she felt something there

He had a good soul, and they were unaware

He moved out of the Tower, to just a block away

And I saw him with his buddy Axel, almost every day

I'd take a picture when I saw them in the park

In the afternoon, because I didn't take pictures in the dark

He seemed to me to be pleasant and kind

His personality came across of the right mind

He cared for animals at the Shelter here

His kindness for them earned him a good cheer

He left this world in the blink of an eye

Ascended to Heaven, some wonder why

I think his caring was needed there

He's now helping dogs pass over from everywhere

I saw the tears in Krystal's eyes fall

He had to go when he heard the call

But the love she gave, and showed to Bill

Lives on forever, and their souls are united still

Love never dies, when the love is so strong

She's left with the gift, of his wonderful song

In honor of my friend, Bill Lancour

April 21, 1965 – Oct 9, 2013