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He suggests that to truly see, we sometimes need to "close our eyes." He encourages a love that is "gentle and strong," like a dolphin. His work bridges the gap between the sacred and the everyday, making the act of loving others feel like both a spiritual duty and a simple, joyful necessity. How to Live the Poem Today How do we "hurry to love" in a world of distractions?

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Jan Twardowski’s poem, ("Let us hurry to love people, they depart so quickly"), is perhaps the most famous piece of contemporary Polish poetry. It has become a universal anthem for mindfulness, empathy, and the fragility of human existence. He suggests that to truly see, we sometimes

If life is short, holding onto grudges is a waste of precious time. Don't assume they know

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"