time is an essence that nobody can deny
the healer of wounds the mover of our sighs
every second every minute every hour of our day
moving ever so fast never to come again this way

it will bring back memories of loved ones passed
create anticipation of a joy yet grasped
can put perspective in a very structured life
or to run the gauntlet will get you into strife

you can watch it brighten up your day
the suns solstice to show you the way
or count the stars that darkness brings
pondering within your lifelong dreams

contemplation should be barred
fools rush in but are seldom scarred
seizing the moment in a special way
painting a memory every second every day

waste it not on squabble an rife
history remembers only the famous life
entertaining everything we may endure
the potion of time the ultimate cure

memories of life will always remain
the beauty of time relinquishes pain
allows us to move in the right direction
with eyes wide open an unclouded perception