What's all the fuss about? I think this is a clever satire on a modern war
phenomenon, the embedded correspondent! It has plenty sarcasm, ably abetted
by the familiar Betjeman rhythm and every word counts! I like it.
Trish
----- Original Message -----
From: "grasshopper" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 4:59 PM
Subject: Nb: sub: The Correspondentts' Song
> The Correspondents' Song
> (with apologies to Betjeman)
>
>
> Come friendly bombs and drop on us -
> we'll break or die wth little fuss.
> We may lose our lives or legs
> but waging war involves cracked eggs.
>
> We feel so smart, embedded here,
> in our spanking combat gear
> We like to hear our generals' views
> for we are pledged to spread the news.
>
> grasshopper
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