Poem #15 - Timepiece

Even though there is some dispute in the air,
Regarding who invented the first watch,
Giving Peter Henlein at least some credit would only be fair.

Peter Henlein came from a city in Germany,
Back in the sixteenth century,
Where he worked day and night,
Hoping to get it right,
On the first portable timepiece.

Around 1508,
The "Taschenuhr" was complete,
Which allowed people to know the time,
No matter where they did have a seat.

Be it on a couch or on a horse,
It was now much easier to tell,
Without having to dwell
How much time did pass.

Parents could monitor more easily their children's curfews,
While bosses had of their employees better views,
On who put in their load,
On who late in rode.

Yes, this timepiece is still used today,
In fact it is a necessity,
That is all I have for now to say.

The End