A question about "On Time" by Milton

[breadcatcher101]

I am sure all have heard it, a very fine writing. To put ones thoughts to pen and paper is truly a gift, yet there is one line I have trouble understanding and wonder if some of you can help.

"Whose speed is but the heavy Plummets pace"

What is he referring to with the word "Plummet" ?

Today it means a device to use on the end of a cord, to plumb, if you will. I am not sure if he is referring to this or maybe a variation of the word "plum", like for example "It was plum crazy".

For years I thought it meant either some type of a bird or maybe even the hooves of a horse on a cobblestone path.

Anyway, "On Time" has always been one of my best loved writings. I was pleased to find it on the opening movie of SH4.

[Nuc]

Plummets. A lead weight whose slow descent activates the ticking mechanism in a clock

Source:http://www.dartmouth.edu/~milton/reading_room/on_time/index.shtml

[Akula4745]

I like the movie too... great video makes the spoken word more intense.

[Sledgehammer427]

yup, always liked that poem, odd context (on time, WWII subs) but it sure works :up:

[Morpheus]

its about drama in life (text), mixed with the drama of war (video), the music in the background works like a catalysator ...

one of the coolest and most touching gamevideos ever

cheers
morph

[breadcatcher101]

Thank you, Nuc, for the link. Now I know.