Song of the Month

TELLING TIME
by Mimi Sinclair

When the big hand points to the number 1, it’s five minutes after four.
When the big hand points to the number 2, it’s ten minutes after four.
When the big hand points to the number 3, then it’s 15 minutes after four o’clock.

It’s 4:15, yes 4:15, when the big hand points to the number 3.

When the big hand points to the number 4, it’s 20 minutes after four.
When the big hand points to the number 5, it’s 25 minutes after four.
When the big hand points to the number 6, it’s 30 minutes after four o’clock.

It’s 4:30, yes 4:30, when the big hand points to the number 6.

When the big hand points to the number 7, it’s 35 minutes after four.
When the big hand points to the number 8, it’s 40 minutes after four.
When the big hand points to the number 9, it’s 45 minutes after four.

It’s 4:45, yes 4:45, when the big hand points to the number 9.

When the big hand points to the number 10, it’s 50 minutes after four
When the big hand points to the number 11, it’s 55 minutes after four.
When the big hand points to the number 12, it’s time to say goodbye.
It’s 5:00, yes 5:00, and we’re all done!

Copyright 2008. Mimi Sinclair.

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