The Lookout

© Wim Ranselaar

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Every time I strike the bell
I seem to put a kind of spell
across this ship upon the sea
that seems to go nowhere with me

How many watches still to come?
At least a hundred and then some
before we will see land again
the starboard watch will back the main

The pilot will then come aboard
to guide us safely into port
and when I meet my love so dear
I’ll strike the bell, for all to hear!

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