A Ballad for JFK

To: Sheskin, Scotstown, Co Monaghan. 25/01/1967. Thank you for your recent letter and for your thoughtfullness in sending me a copy of the "Ballad" you have written in honour of President Kennedy.
The respect for President Kennedy that prompted your composition means a great deal to me and my family. Indeed it is a source of great honor to all Americans to know that the memory of President Kennedy is held in such high esteen throughout the world.
With appreciation and kindest regards, Robert F. Kennedy, United States Senate. Enjoy this campfire style version of 'A Ballad for J.F.K'
1st Verse
The city of Dallas - in the state of Texas
There rode the President - of the USA.
His wife behind him - his friends all around
Not knowing that death - lurked on the way.
2nd Verse
Like a flash of lightning - a cruel assassin
Had pierced the heart - of that leader so grand.
His young wife cried out - in shock and sorrow
"Oh no, oh no, - not my darling John".
3rd Verse
The cheering crowds - were bewildered all
Not knowing where - the mo-tor-cade had gone
Not knowing that - their leader beloved
His life's blood a flowing - had just passed on.
4th Verse
The tragic news - caused the whole world over
To stand in mourning - and the tears to flow
For one great statesman - had been taken away
How great that loss - we never will know.
5th Verse
Then from the office - of the United States Senate
Went a letter to Sheskin - from the Robert F Kennedy
Thanking Kay Mullan - for thoughtfullness in sending
The ballad she wrote - honouring John F Kennedy.
Yeah.... the President of the USA.