They forget that life is not here. Other laws, black on white, apply here. A blink of an eye will last as much as I say, he will let himself be divided into small eternity full of bullets stop in flight. Not one thing will happen here if I don't want to. Without my assent, no leaf will fall, Nor will it be folded under the point of the small hoof. Is there therefore a world of which I hold the independent fate? A time that I am licensed with signs chains? An existing in my command? The joy of writing. The power to perpetuate. Revenge of a mortal hand.

πŸ“– Wislawa Szymborska

🌍 Polish  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Poet

πŸŽ‚ July 2, 1923  β€“  ⚰️ February 1, 2012
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The quoted passage explores the idea of control and creation within the realm of imagination and writing. The speaker reflects on the power they wield over their narrative, suggesting that in their world, events unfold solely by their choosing. This sentiment emphasizes the autonomy a writer feels in crafting their reality, allowing them to manipulate time and events according to their will.

This perspective underscores the transformative nature of writing as...

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