"Time Is" by Henry van Dyke

Time is 

Channeled Song: “You Are” by Lionel Richie

Interpretation: Time described as a person.

Too Slow for those who Wait,

Channeled Song: “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes

Interpretation: Describing time as deliberate.

Too Swift for those who Fear,

Channeled Song: “Don’t Be Afraid” by Aaron Hall

Interpretation: Describing time as brave.

Too Long for those who Grieve,

Channeled Song: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams

Interpretation: Describing time as passing quickly.

Too Short for those who Rejoice;

Channeled Song: “Missing You” by John Waite

Interpretation: Describing time as excruciating.

But for those who Love,

Channeled Song: “This Is for the Lover in You” by Shalamar

Interpretation: Describing people in love.

Time is not.

Channeled Song: “Can’t Get Enough” by Soulsearcher

Interpretation: Never having enough time with a loved one.

You will want to know that the author of this poem was aware that time was the only thing people got for free in this world.

https://americanliterature.com/author/henry-van-dyke/poem/time-is