Christina Georgina Rossetti

How Many Seconds in a Minute?

How many seconds in a minute?

Sixty, and no more in it.


How many minutes in an hour?

Sixty for sun and shower.


How many hours in a day?

Twenty-four for work and play.


How many days in a week?

Seven both to hear and speak.


How many weeks in a month?

Four, as the swift moon runn'th.


How many months in a year?

Twelve the almanac makes clear.


How many years in an age?

One hundred, says the sage.


How many ages in time?

No one knows the rhyme.