This poem came to me as I was waiting on the underground platform of the Barcelona Ferrocarrils. Just as I reached the platform, I saw my train depart. Gripped with the inevitable frustration, and the knowledge that I would be late to work, I remembered the advice of my friend Nassim Taleb, who says “never run to catch a train”. And somehow, Shakespeare found his way in there.
Late again
That doppler sound,
you’ve missed the train.
No use in hurry now.
Whatever had to start on time
will not.
Time can’t allow
for failed alarm clocks, oversleep,
entangled dreams…
Remember Life’s poor player
has but a single scene.
Curtain rises, curtain falls,
and all that counts lies in between.
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Woow Mel! Really liked this new one. Curtain rises, curtain falls, and all that counts lies in between. Congrats!
Rob
Thanks Rob! You know all about it!