On the 21 day of May,
        It was a bright spring day
The hulk of the Bryant
        Slid down the slick way;
And since then o'er and o'er--
        Moored as before - Moored as before.

On the Fourth of December,
        Bay Street Clubbers remember,
Ship Bryant was commissioned
        Dog Dog Six Six Five the number,
Thus beginning the bore -
        Moored as before - Moored as before.

Now finding us at the New Year
        All snug in cold weather gear,
Basking in Charlston hospitality.
        Limey and Frog ships are here
Oh for the end of this bore -
        Moored as before - Moored as before.

While we are fitting out,
        OpNav orders us about.
All services from the dock
        Inberth Dog six no doubt.
Wish you a Happy New Yore*
        Moored as before - Moored as before.
P.S. SOPA in Menges.

                                    R. L. Gilbert
                                       Lt. (jg) USNR