TIME STANDS STILL
By Bob Thornhill

In memory of my (non-waterproof) watch,
which inadvertently visited the 14 metre mark at South Channel Fort.
 
Why are your hands so dark and still?
And your numbers no longer glow?
You really needed to grow a gill
For you’ve been to the bottom of the sea-o.
 
When getting wet you’re not at your best
You’ve gone to Stop from Slow
I think you’ve failed your pressure test
‘cos you’ve been to the bottom of the sea-o.
 
Two chronometers had Captain Cook
When around the world he would go
But you’re not worth a second look
Since you’ve been to the bottom of the sea-o.
 
Your band is washed so pure and clean
But mould on your face will grow
It’s clear to see just where you’ve been
Yes, you’ve been to the bottom of the sea-o.
 
You’ve moved your last; you’re caked with salt
As water round your cogs did flow
I know it really is my fault
‘cos I took  you to the bottom of the sea-o.

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