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This reads as a meditation on time as the frame that gives life shape and value. It points to the need to notice time passing, not only as a limit but as something worth honoring in the ordinary details of a day. It lands when someone is rushing through life and needs a quieter way to think about presence and appreciation.
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Originally said in English.
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About Lailah Gifty Akita
Ghanaian writer and educator, active in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She is best known for her work in children’s literature, particularly for fostering cultural pride and literacy among young readers. Her books often blend storytelling with lessons on identity and resilience.
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