Give Soldiers a Vote?

By Bernard Gilbert

Give soldiers a vote?

Do n't talk so blame silly!

They've gone to the War

To beat Kyzer Billy;

And till that be done

There's plenty of fun.

The war may be pressing

But — Politics first!

Let's keep up the Game,

Though the Heavens should burst;

Then we're sure of our pay,

Till the very Last Day.

Great Scott! Do n't you see

How we stand on the brink?

Give soldiers a vote?

They would say what they think;

And from power and pay

We should rapidly sink.

So do n't talk about it,

Do n't mention it now;

Let the men go to war

And the women to plough;

We Statesmen will govern....

The Lord, He knows how!