An American invitation

An American invitation

Six verse poem about a visit of WAAFs to an American celebration which involved Glen Miller band.

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An American Invitation
For a very special celebration
They made we WAAFS feel
Quite feminine on this occasion
By pinning a beautiful rose-glorious petals
Onto our lapels

The Huge Hanger
Built to house Forts and Liberators
Was crowded with men
Oh don’t tell me
They’ll be chasing us again!

One soon whispered in my ear
I hope I don’t have to spend the night
Avoiding another American “dear”.

They were all standing
Silently in awe
What were they waiting for?

Gazing at the band
The largest I’d ever seen
Conducted by a bespectacled man in military dress
Am I in a dream?

A small man not much bigger than me
Making seemingly effortless music
Dancing
[deleted] Glee
Awe
Privileged [/deleted]
Glenn.