The second hand
Sweeps, rhythmically
Second by second
Jerking, another
Clicking, ticking
Another second
Then another and another
Sweeping inexorably
Unseen to its destiny
The minute hand
Clicks on in its turn
Minute by minute
Jerking, another
Clicking, ticking
Another minute
Then another and another
Clicking inexorably
Unseen to its destiny
The hands move
Not faltering
Sixty seconds
The minute hand moves
Sixty seconds more
Another minute passes
Then another and another
Ticking inexorably
Towards detonation
