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You can read the full Polish text of the poem on Poezja.org.

The core message of the poem is a warning against the illusion of time. Twardowski writes, "Nie bądź pewny że czas masz bo pewność niepewna" ("Do not be sure you have time, for uncertain certainty robs us of sensitivity").

If life is short, holding onto grudges is a waste of precious time. jan_twardowski_spieszmy_sie_kochac_ludzi_tak_sz...

Here is a blog post draft that explores the meaning and timelessness of this masterpiece.

We see these words everywhere—on cemetery gates, in social media bios, and on commemorative plaques. But when Father Jan Twardowski penned these lines in his poem dedicated to fellow poet Anna Kamieńska, he wasn't just looking for a catchy phrase. He was offering a profound, slightly paradoxical, and deeply human philosophy of life. The Fragility of "Later" You can read the full Polish text of the poem on Poezja

For a deeper dive into the metaphors of the poem, check out the archives at the National Library of Poland (BN).

While many associate this poem with mourning, its message is equally about the . Twardowski notes that "those who do not depart do not always return." People change; circumstances shift. The person you love today might not be the same person a year from now. If life is short, holding onto grudges is

Put the phone away and look people in the eye.