Bradley T. Van Deusen



Bradley T. Van Deusen




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Lines by a Kokomo Frosh
On Receiving an ROTC Uniform
By The Blind Tiger
Daily Illini, 21 Sep 1927

Don't blame me if I have no clothes - 
No joyous ties or frenzied hose. 
IOf you don't like my O.D. kit, 
Remember they're a G.I. fit. 
My blouse is tight; my cap is large; 
"They fit you," said the Issue Sarge. 
"They fit me," Yes; Likell they do! 
I wear them though, and so would you. 
My shoes are large; they will not shine. 
The pants I wear cannot be mine! 
My leggins look like burlap bags, 
The kind they give away for rags. 
This "unyform" gives me the blues; 
I wanna wear my yaller shoes! 
I wanna wear my baggy pants! 
I wanna wear them to a dance! 
I wanna use the things I wear - 
Wil Allah damn this "militaire"? 

         The Blind Tiger.





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