I said to the stone, <br />What time is it? <br />The stone was silent. <br /> <br />I said to the eagle, <br />What day is it? <br />The eagle looked fiercely at me, <br />Then turned its head away. <br /> <br />I said to the oak tree, <br />How long were you there? <br />Silently, the oak tree grew. <br /> <br />I said to the worm, <br />How long will you take? <br />The worm continued on its way. <br /> <br />I said to the river, <br />What takes you so long? <br />The river ran as ever. <br /> <br />I said to the sun, <br />Shall we meet here tomorrow? <br />Shining, the sun gave no sign. <br /> <br />I said to the milk, <br />When was I born? <br />Flowing, the milk had no answer. <br /> <br />I said to the earth, <br />When will you expect me? <br />The earth held its peace. <br /> <br />And Pooh Bear looked at me very seriously <br />and said, <br />‘It’s always time for something..’<br /><br />Michael Shepherd<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/it-s-time-for-a-little-timelessness/
