In a dream I was swimming between ships
The sea was oily and almost still
I had to be careful
To avoid the underwater cables
As soon as I reached the pier
I showered using a harsh soap
Yet I still retained an industrial smell
To my horror I found my shoes stolen
So I had to walk around the dock area barefoot
I decided to walk on what little sand there was
And found a broken watch abandoned
By a Russian sailor now distant
It was still working but kept bad time
Its calendar however was wildly incorrect
As it indicated the year to be 1943