I wasted time, and now doth time waste me; For now hath time made me his numbering clock: My thoughts are minutes; and with sighs they jar Their watches on unto mine eyes, the outward watch, Whereto my finger, like a dial's point, Is pointing still, in cleansing them from tears. Now sir, the sound that tells what hour it is Are clamorous groans, which strike upon my heart, Which is the bell: so sighs and tears and groans Show minutes, times, and hours. William Shakespeare
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The word "time" is the only one that rhymes with "minute." But the word "time" is more than just an adjective. It can also be a noun. And it can be used as an adverb, as in "It's time for bed now." The poet here uses the word time to make a statement about the passage of time. Time is not always on our side, but neither are we. The poet says that he feels as though his life is passing before him, and he feels as though he cannot stop it.

Source: Richard Ii

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