A Diesel Submarine Stoker's Lament
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When diesels ruled the sea One time when at 'harbour stations' The donk shop began its routine The turning gear moving the engines Making sure they were ready for sea. When diesels ruled the sea When given the order 'start engines' The diesels began their duet With 'full ahead both' the next order. A course for the ocean was set. When diesels ruled the sea No matter the mood of the ocean The diesels got on with their task With the powerful thud of their rhythm What more could a diesel man ask. When diesels ruled the sea The comforting throb of the engines Like a drum and a march with no end Tirelessly working for twenty four seven On the road with no turning or bend. When diesels ruled the sea When cruising the depths with the dolphins Down where the mermaids sing Both engines now still and resting In respect to Old Neptune the King. When diesels ruled the sea I still miss my life in the Andrew Though I finished my twelve long ago And often said 'roll on my dozen' What a great life it was, now I know. When diesels ruled the sea And when the time comes to cross the bar At the Pearlies or portals of Hell I'll shout out aloud, at the top of my voice I'M A SUBMARINE STOKER, CAN'T YOU TELL. When diesels ruled the sea So give me two donks for eternity I promise to tend them well A tot of rum at that time of the day And a bucket of diesel to smell. When diesels ruled the sea And when I embark on eternal patrol Along with my ship-mates of old I'll feel back at home where I've wanted to be A submariner, back in the fold. When diesels ruled the sea Let every man who stood in the donk-shop Take heed of the words up above And join me back there with the diesels With the sound and the smell we all love. When diesels ruled the sea So to the end of the story When the diesel electric was king Good luck to the nukes and their missiles But it's in praise of the diesel I'll sing. When diesels ruled the sea Finished with main motors and steering, fall out harbour stations |
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Author: Anon |
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