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The time

Did you come here to pass the time

that would not pass without you?

 

Did you come here to move the time

that would not be moved without you?

 

Did you come here to meet the others?

To ask why they were leaving?

 

Did you come here when summoned

Is that summons what you believe in?

 

Did you come here of your own free will

before there was a you?

 

Did you come here from chaos?

Did chaos come from you?

 

Did you come here to dream a dream

that touched no one but you

And tell no one but always act

As though that dream were true

 

Did you come here from want or will

And all that came before?

 

Did you come here not knowing

Did you leave not knowing more?

 

Did you come here to pass the time

That would not pass without you?

 

Did you come here to move the time

that would not be moved without you?

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Written by
daniel-james
English
Published
Oct 19, 2024
Lines·Words
24·162
Tags
#time#death#life#meaning#larkin#pinter#faith#religion#purpose
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