Kids of the Homefront Army: The Dictionary

There is one front and one battle where everyone in the United States—every man, woman, and child—is in action and will be privileged to remain in action throughout this war. That front is right here at home, in our daily lives and in our daily tasks. Here at home everyone will have the privilege of making whatever self-denial is necessary, not only to supply our fighting men, but to keep the economic structure of our country fortified and secure during the war and after the war.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s radio broadcast to the nation, April 28, 1942

Thursday, May 26, 2011

The Dictionary

Norma

THE DICTIONARY

Half the time I
don’t know what
my brother is talking about
in his letters.

I went to the public library
and borrowed a copy
of The War Dictionary.
I studied it cover to cover.

Now, when Stanley
writes that he’s spending
time bubble dancing,
I know he’s been washing dishes!

© Diane Mayr, all rights reserved. The War Dictionary from author's personal collection.

2 comments:

Tabatha said...: Cute! I wouldn't have guessed that's what bubble dancing was.; August 16, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Diane Mayr said...: Jargon is always interesting, don't you think?; August 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM