While the rank of air-mechanic—and he hustles at his job—
Is the temporary perquisite of Bill;
Old Joseph drives a tractor most surprising true and straight
(He’s sixty, but a temporary sport),
While Augustus sails the ocean as a temporary mate
When he isn’t in a temporary port.
There’s a temporary shortage of the things we eat and wear,
And the temporary pleadings of the Tank,
Plus the temporary taxes that we’re called upon to bear,
Lead to temporary trouble at the bank;