And his language was obscene,

But a better grease-pot never sheared the blue.

He had nerves of tempered steel,

And without a squawk or squeal

He would plot a course to Hades for a thrill;

But his temper was like fire

And the man who drew his ire,

Who tried his patience most, was—Blaster Bill.

Bill the Blaster was a lazy,

Good-for-nothing (some said crazy),