John Killum

Artistic silhouette of a person framed by an ornate floral border.

The historical record preserves this poet’s work, but little is known of their life. Further details will be added as sources emerge.

“Old Betsy.”

John Killum
Come, with the rifle so long in your keeping,

Clean the old gun up and hurry it forth;
Better to die while “Old Betsy” is speaking,

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