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Hello, little girl.
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What's your rush? You're missing all the flowers.
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The sun won't set for hours,
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- Take your time. - Mother said, straight ahead, not to delay
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- or be misled. - But slow, little girl.
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Hark! And hush- the birds are singing sweetly.
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You'll miss the birds completely.
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You're travelling so fleetly.
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Grandmother first, then miss plump.
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What a delectable couple.
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Utter perfection: one brittle, one supple.
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- One moment, my dear. - Mother said, come what may