June 21, 2010

By William Snedden

The Longest Day at Sea (at S.E.A)

On Monday morning Cramer rose
To celebrate the Solstice
By cleaning decks and towing nets
With more daylight to do this

At Monday lunchtime Cramer sat
To celebrate the Solstice
By having class on oil spills
And how to do them justice

By Monday evening Cramer stood
To celebrate the Solstice
By shooting stars and plotting lines
And sending weather notice

As Evening Watch, on Monday night
To celebrate the old day
Did one more tow, then went below
For sleep and strength for Tuesday

– Ted Snedden
  W-23, C-230