Time will never cease to march on

No matter what may come, it will ever be strong

It may seem to move slowly, or quickly come and go
But the days will never stop, no matter how we may plead or cajole

We can try to slow it, or hasten its pace

But it won't stop for an instant, not even a nanosecond to waste
It will keep going, faster and faster, until our days are done
And time will keep marching on

Time is an equalizer, no one is exempt

It doesn't care if you're rich, poor, or even president
It will keep ticking away, until you're in your grave
A reminder of life's preciousness, and how brief our stay

It can bring joy, or sadness, or even a bit of both

But no matter what mood it brings, it's a force we can't control
So we must make the most of it, and use it with care
For time won't wait for anyone, no matter how hard we stare

Time is a precious commodity, we must never forget

It can never be replaced, no matter how we may try to beg
So use it wisely, and seize each day
For it's one of life's greatest gifts, and it'll soon slip away.