[courtesy of Hutchinson family]

Goodbye, G.I., Goodbye, big-hearted Joe,
We are glad you came.  We hope you're sad to go.

Say what you can for this old-fashioned isle;
And when you can't --- well, say it with a smile.

Goodbye, G.I. and, now you know the way,
Come back and see us in a brighter day,
When England's free, and "Scotch" is cheap but strong,
And you can bring your pretty wives along.

Goodbye, G.I., Don't leave us quite alone.
Somewhere in England we must write in stone :
"Here Britain Was Invaded By Yanks,"
And, under that, "Thanks."

A. P. HERBERT

Published by courtesy of the "Sunday graphic"