The Big Parade Poem by A. P. Herbert

Boadicea from the Bridge looked down,
And saw the Yankee tanks invade the town.
Boadicea held her head more high
To hail the Sherman and the proud G.I.
'Eyes right!' she said. 'Fine fellows though you are,
You're not the first to drive an armoured car.
Halt, soldiers, halt! For here is one can tell
A tale of fighting chariots as well.
Look up, brave girls. In a.d. 61
I led the lads, and saw the Roman run.
God speed you too against an alien mob:
God bless you all for joining in the job.
By Grant! By Sherman!' said the queen of queens.
I wish I'd had such men, and such machines.'

They passed. And Parliament, across the way,
Discussed the principle of equal pay.
April 2, 1944