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Gracious Lord, oh bomb the Germans.
Spare their women for Thy Sake,
And if that is not too easy,
We will pardon Thy Mistake.
But, gracious Lord, whate'er shall be,
Don't let anyone bomb me.


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Think of what our Nation stands for,
Books from Boots' and country lanes,
Free speech, free passes, class distinction,
Democracy and proper drains.
Lord, put beneath Thy special care
One-eighty-nine Cadogan Square.


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So, Lord, reserve for me a crown,
And do not let my shares go down.


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And now, dear Lord, I cannot wait Because I have a luncheon date.

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Born: August 28, 1906
Died: May 19, 1984 (aged 77)
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