Not This Nor Not That

Much time can be spent -
in fact all time can be spent -
wanting this, not want that:
despair at life’s misfortunes.

Yet right this moment
there is something
that cannot be gained nor lost,
for it is ever our nature.

Such treasure,
every time you care to check,
reflecting this, or not reflecting that;
like a forest pool with an infinite spring
as its source.