Said general Clay to general Gore
“Really must we fight this silly war?
To kill and die is such a bore.”
“I quite agree:, said general Gore,

Said general Gore to general Clay,
“We could go to the beach today
And have some ice cream on the way.”
“A grand idea”, said general Clay

Said general Clay to general Gore
“We`ll build sand castles on the shore.”
Said general Gore, “We`ll splash and play.”
“Let`s leave right now”. said general Clay

Said general Gore to general Clay,
“But what if the sea is closed today?
And what if the sand`s been blown away?”
“A dreadful thought”, said general Clay

Said general Gore to general Clay
“I`ve always feared the ocean`s spray.
And we may drown.” “It`s true we may.
It chills my blood”, said general Clay

Said general Clay to general Gore
“My bathing suit is slightly tore.
We better go on with war.”
“I auite agree”, said general Gore

Then general Clay charged general Gore
As bulklets flew and cannons roared.
And now, alas, there is no more
Of general Clay or general Gore