not the right gate

you name yourself the keeper of the past
but cannot see the true passage of time
nor hear the steady ticktock and the chime

we know just how much value's in the cast
and how much effort's put into the climb
you name yourself the keeper of the past

the true account's not given at the last
nor is the honest sentiment sublime
the simplest challenge will turn out a crime
you name yourself the keeper of the past