How many seconds in a minute?

Sixty,and no more in it.

How many minutes in a 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 it clear.

How many years in an age?

One hundred,says the sage.

How many ages in a time?

No none knows the rhyme.