in due and proper measure

my name and nature are not in dispute
but in between the hours and longer days
we find that answers can't be absolute

the rules require that we must prosecute
our tasks and duties in the proper ways
my name and nature are not in dispute

no one who counts can hope now to compute
the sum of value in the nightly plays
we find that answers can't be absolute

you play the older tunes upon the flute
and do not smile when we throw the bouquets
my name and nature are not in dispute

a final sentence no one dares commute
the monster devours all who tread the maze
we find that answers can't be absolute

moments and hours each bear their proper fruit
all must their expectations soon appraise
my name and nature are not in dispute
we find that answers can't be absolute