Analysis of Precious, Ugly Time

Precious, Ugly, Time

It’s free to give, though comes at a cost
Assured without it, all would be lost  

Has no legs, but can stand still,   
try to avoid it, you never will

We hope to acquire a great deal despite it
never being enough
When forced to give, proves mentally tough

You get to choose who, what or where, use it wisely, without despair
constantly going, it will never stop,
Waits for no one, but let’s you opt

Is it on your side or merely against you?
Solely depends on your point of view

It can be measured, known to fly,
It’s of the essence, relentlessly passing by

Difference in arriving early or late,
first or last in a competitive state

Memories resurfaced by a simple chat,   
reminiscing “do you remember that…”?

Stamps all significant moments in life,
victories, joys, sadness or strife

There’s no way to turn it back,
Google can’t help nor even a hack

Doesn’t talk, but it will tell,
If you carried out your decisions well

If it could speak to you,
I’m sure it would advise all too

Make every second count,
leaving no stone left unturned,
when you run out