Then, half-track treads–
Now, trundle-beds;
From bomber-parts, to shirting;
Then, Sherman gears–
Now, lace brassieres ,
The world is reconverting!
Then, lethal rays–
Now, mayonnaise;
From tommyguns to sweepers;
Then, generals’ stars–
Now, brand-new cars
To open John Q’s peepers.
But I don’t know:
The radio
Stars have me disconcerted;
Will gags they chew
Be henceforth new
Or old ones reconverted??
by Ray Romine Monday, September 3, 1945
