My father knew him well 

They were born only months apart 

And died on the same day 

Their only difference was that my father 

Came from a very privileged background 

Whereas William was street born a bred 

He only ever received one educational certificate 

Which reflected his poverty 

But he had a brilliant mind 

And was a paid up member 

Of the non-U intelligentsia 

Although I stated that William Watson died 

On the same day as my father 

That is not completely true 

As I know the day when my beloved father died 

Whereas William was officially reported missing 

From his flat in Wells on the that day 

And has not been seen since

Joe