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A. A. Milne

A. A. Milne

The End

When I was One,
I had just begun.
 
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
 
When I was Three,
I was hardly Me.
 
When I was Four,
I was not much more.
 
When I was Five,
I was just alive.
 
But now I am Six, I’m as clever as clever.
So I think I’ll be six now for ever and ever.

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