And the Master said: "What is Times's running speed ? Forwards or backwards ? Upwards/Downwards or Sideways when it's not running ?"

The ZEN-KOAN as poem - Same Question -Part Two/ II

And the Master said: "What is Times's running speed ? Forwards or backwards ? Upwards/Downwards or Sideways when it's not running ?"

Said Monk-Disciple 1: "The time it takes to kill Time while it goes upwards from downwards."

Said Monk-Disciple 2: "The time it takes to waste Time while it's in two minds about going forwards or backwards ."

Said Monk-Disciple 3: "The time it takes for the Thunder to clap and for the Lightning to strike."

Said Monk-Disciple 4: "The time it takes to time Time just before it stops running."

Said Monk-Disciple 5:: "The time it takes for Time to record Time just before it forgets to run. "

Said Monk-Disciple 6: "The time it takes Time to think about the question of Time and how to record Time while it's not running."

Said Monk-Disciple 7: "The time it takes to digest Time before the very first burp after the slurp."

Said Monk-Disciple 8: "The time it takes to write down the speed of Time from the memory of its speeding during the duration of writing."

Said Monk-Disciple 9: "The time it takes the disciple to stop wondering why the Master does not measure the speed of Time just before asking the question."

Said Monk-Disciple 10: "Just the time it takes to read this line while the clock has stopped running."

Said Monk-Disciple 11: "Just the time it takes to come out of the daze after being struck by the Master for not knowing the answer."

Then the Master said: "Does Time know why it's running ?"

(c) T. Wignesan - Paris, Sept. 26, 2022