Billy lived in the village, in an apartment across the road.

He was a minstrel who drove country busses.

Shy, with a gravelly voice. His hand shook when he played guitar.

We hadn’t seen him in a while before we heard.

We miss you.

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Picture: “Billy” – By Rod McRiven. Sold. Fine Art prints are available. The frame is shown for illustration.
References: The Royal West of England Academy

© Rod McRiven 2024