Yes, I was a war baby

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WAR OFFICE BABY [After George Macdonald]

 

A Middle East general order has announced that married Service men could obtain compassionate leave to start a family. — News Item. 

Where did you come from, baby dear?

Out of the Middle East into here. 

 

How did you fly through the pearly gate?

My Mum had a doctor's certificate.

 

Why did you not come here before, sweet tot?

I don't quite know, but I guess a lot. 

 

Where did you get those wondering eyes?

My Dad's return was a great surprise. 

 

And where did you get that expression naive?

It's something to do with compassionate leave

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Whence comes, baby darling, that smile of bliss?

The colonel blew me a birthday kiss. 

 

And why did they want you, pretty pet?

The War Office hasn't informed me yet. 

 

And how did you get here, little lad?

The Army said it was up to Dad. 

 

Whence came dimpled fingers and toes, sweetheart?

The Army said Dad must make a start. 

 

What makes you so rosy from feet to head?

That's what King's Regulations said. 

 

Whence that gold hair like an angel's harp? 

H.Q. said Mummy had best look sharp. 

How did all this come to be you, sweet lamb? 

My Daddy was posted and here I am. 

Where does the War Office come in, my dear? 

Grigg thought about babies, so I am here.