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Where Is The Time Goes

Cherishing moments

By Astone ZuluPublished 10 months ago 1 min read

I wish I had time to pause, to breathe, to truly live, not just exist.

I wish I had time to tell the people I love how much they mean to me, before life pulls us in different directions. To sit with an old friend a little longer, to ask one more question, to laugh at one more joke, to hold on to moments that slip away too quickly.

I wish I had time to chase the dreams I set aside, the ones I convinced myself could wait until the “right time.” To write the stories trapped inside me, to see the places I once promised myself I’d visit, to take the risks I was too afraid to take. But time moves forward, and dreams left waiting too long start to fade.

I wish I had time to savor the little things like the quiet mornings before the world wakes up, the warmth of the sun on my face, the feeling of rain against my skin, the sound of laughter filling a room. I wish I had time to simply be without rushing, without worrying about the next moment, the next deadline, the next responsibility.

I wish I had time to go back, to fix mistakes, to choose differently, to hold on to people I lost too soon. But time doesn’t work that way. It doesn’t stop, rewind, or give second chances.

So maybe the real wish isn’t for more time but to use the time I have wisely. To stop waiting for the perfect moment and start living now. To love fully, to speak my heart, to take chances, to make peace with the past, and to cherish every fleeting second before it slips away.

Sometimes we become so busy but lets remember to do the simple things that brings joy like feeding a pet.

Thank you for reading! Lets read to lead!

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About the Creator

Astone Zulu

I weave emotions into words, turning thoughts into poetry and understanding the human mind through psychology. Join me in exploring the beauty of language and the depth of the soul

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