
This sweet little World War II v-mail dropped out of a book that I had purchased.
I just love the poem on it, quite profound, giving us a great example of how language changes; Amazing.
The cartoon of the Navy soldier is done by T.W. Warren.
"THIS HERE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS"
I've learned to call radio "wireless"
A victrola to me now's a "gram";
Instead of catching a street-car,
Now, "blimey," I'm hopping a "tram".
I drive on the left here in England,
By "lorry," and not in a truck;
And when I'm spending my money
"Five Shillings" is "limey" for buck.
My auto won't run without "petrol,"
And "cherrio" I use for goodbye;
A "clippie's" a street-car conductor,
I say "bloke" instead of guy.
And though my speech has been altered,
And changed since I've been away---
I still have no trouble in wishing
"Merry Xmas!" the American Way.
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