"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings." "But wait a bit," the Oysters cried, "Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!" "No hurry!" said the Carpenter.

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes and ships and sealing-wax And cabbages and kings And why the sea is boiling hot And whether pigs have wings." "But wait a bit," the Oysters cried, "Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!" "No hurry!" said the Carpenter.

The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so, And then they rested on a rock Conveniently low: And all the little Oysters stood And waited in a row. "The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot—

The night is fine,' the Walrus said. Do you admire the view? It was so kind of you to come! And you are very nice!' I've had to ask you twice!' And made them trot so quick!' The butter's spread too thick!' I deeply sympathize.' Before his streaming eyes. You've had a pleasant run! Shall we be trotting home again?' They'd eaten every one."

May 13, 2011 · 'The time has come,' the Walrus said, 'To talk of many things: Of shoes -- and ships -- and sealing wax --Of cabbages -- and kings --And why the sea is boiling hot --And whether pigs have wings.' 'But wait a bit,' the Oysters cried, 'Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!' 'No hurry!' said the Carpenter.

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes — and ships — and sealing wax — Of cabbages — and kings — And why the sea is boiling hot — And whether pigs have wings." "But wait a bit," the Oysters cried, "Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!" "No hurry!" said the ...

"The Walrus and the Carpenter" is a narrative poem by Lewis Carroll that appears in his book Through the Looking-Glass, published in December 1871. The poem is recited in chapter four , by Tweedledum and Tweedledee to Alice .

From The Walrus and the Carpenter by Lewis Carroll. Permission granted for teachers to make multiple copies for classroom use only. Nellie Edge Poetry Anthology Volume II ©1993 ‘The Time Has Come,’ the Walrus Said "The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax—

“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings.”

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings." "But wait a bit," the Oysters cried, "Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!" "No hurry!" said the Carpenter.