Insufficiency of Time

Otra noche cuando quiero hacer todo
y me doy cuenta de que soy un ser limitado

I want to hug the Earth and the stars
but my arms won't extend wide enough
I want to visit every country and town
but my feet won't carry me far enough

I want to read every book and poem
but my eyes won't stay open for long enough
I want to listen to every song and bedtime story
but my ears won't absorb enough

I want to know everything about everything
but my memory won't retain enough
I want to meet everyone and shake their hands
but they will never be close enough

I want to do absolutely everything and nothing less
but silly Time, Time, Time; there is simply not enough.

I have searched
through supermarkets and outlet malls
in fields and on top of mountains
through rivers and cemeteries
in my pockets and in my desk drawer
but I can't seem to find any more Time.

Nancy Lundin 1:11 AM 4/25/11