The middle watch, starts at 2AM

This is the time, you must be there for them

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This is the time, young sailors feel their pain
This is the time, everyday it is the same
The middle watch, starts at 2 AM
This is the time, you must be there for them



The Ship steams relentlessly, on and on
The mail catches up, with a letter "Dear John"
Destroying his hopes, and family life
Leaving the man alone, to handle the strife



This is the time, most men soundly sleep
Into a corner, this man will creep
Alone with his thoughts, painfully deep
It’s no surprise, he will quietly weep



This is the time, to seek him out
To share his fears, not a time to shout
This is the time, to understand why he cries
To reduce this burden, before he dies



This is the time of despair, and suicide
This is the time, they must not hide
The middle watch, ends at 4 AM
This is the time, you must be there for them



Steve ... Aka ... "The Old Sea Dog" ... 1998 ... ©

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