The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Billy the Kid

Who’s that so close to the edge?
Who’s that jumping the hedge?
Hey Billy! Stop kidding around!
Hey Kid! Stop playing the goat!

Who’s that new kid on the block?
Who’s that joining the flock?
Hey Billy! Don’t run to Nanny!
Hey Kid! Don’t be an old goat!

Who’s this free range kid?
What’s his goat background?
Hey Billy! Take off your kid gloves!
Hey Kid! Don’t be a scapegoat!

Who’s that butting herd-mates?
Who’s that all over the slates?
Hey Billy! Don’t try n kid me!
Hey Kid! Who’s got your goat?

About the Writer


Gwenno Gwilym

Gwenno Gwilym is a writer from North Wales who enjoys writing poetry in both Welsh and English.