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breadcatcher101 · 08-14-09, 07:10 AM

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.

08-14-09, 07:10 AM	#1
breadcatcher101 Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 546 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	A question about "On Time" by Milton 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.