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This reads as a meditation on scale, from what passes quickly to what lasts. It can be taken to mean that human life and time are brief, while God and eternity are the steadier frame around them. It lands in moments of grief or reflection, when someone is trying to hold transient losses against a larger sense of permanence.
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About Matshona Dhliwayo
Matshona Dhliwayo is a Zimbabwean writer and poet. Their work explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the African experience, blending poetic language with sharp social commentary. Known for their evocative and often provocative verse, they challenge conventional narratives about African literature.
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