Reflecting on the passage of time and the cyclical nature of life from "summary" of M Train by Patti Smith
Time is a peculiar thing. It slips through our fingers like sand, leaving behind memories and remnants of the past. As I sit in my favorite cafe, sipping black coffee and watching the world go by, I can't help but think about how quickly the days turn into weeks, months, and years. It's as if time is playing a trick on us, constantly reminding us of its unstoppable nature. Life, too, is cyclical in its essence. We are born, we live, we love, we lose, and eventually, we die. The cycles of life repeat themselves endlessly, like a never-ending carousel that we can't seem to get off. It's both comforting and unsettling to think about how everything comes full circle, how every ending is just a new beginning in disguise. As I reflect on the passage of time and the cyclical nature of life, I can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia for the moments that have slipped away from me. The faces of loved ones long gone, the places I've visited that now only exist in my memories, the dreams I once had that never came to fruition - they all come rushing back to me, like ghosts from the past haunting my present. But amidst all this reflection, there is also a sense of acceptance. I've come to realize that time is not our enemy, but our companion on this journey called life. It is a constant presence, guiding us through the ups and downs, the twists and turns, the joys and sorrows. And as I sit here, lost in my thoughts, I can't help but feel grateful for the time I've been given, for the experiences that have shaped me, and for the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
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