A game played by so many As if they are the puppet masters to the reality in which they Appear to falter The excuses thrown at the board like the dice among gamblers Trying to stop time from escaping their grasps The role in life we play as one may very Upon a vast amount of reasons But chuck your excuses elsewhere The time continues to tick Even without you As life takes you like a tidal wave The sand follows through As life becomes the hour glass Never waiting for you