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What makes Jan Twardowski’s writing so accessible is his "smiling theology." He doesn't lecture from a high pedestal; he speaks as a friend who observes the world—including its "awkward sounds" and "dry bows."

He suggests that to truly see, we sometimes need to "close our eyes." He encourages a love that is "gentle and strong," like a dolphin. His work bridges the gap between the sacred and the everyday, making the act of loving others feel like both a spiritual duty and a simple, joyful necessity. How to Live the Poem Today How do we "hurry to love" in a world of distractions? jan_twardowski_spieszmy_sie_kochac_ludzi_tak_sz...

Put the phone away and look people in the eye. What makes Jan Twardowski’s writing so accessible is

You can read the full Polish text of the poem on Poezja.org. Put the phone away and look people in the eye

Here is a blog post draft that explores the meaning and timelessness of this masterpiece.

Jan Twardowski’s poem, ("Let us hurry to love people, they depart so quickly"), is perhaps the most famous piece of contemporary Polish poetry. It has become a universal anthem for mindfulness, empathy, and the fragility of human existence.