! It's Time For A Little Timelessness

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