In our time,
We have none

Too precious to waste,

Rushes past us,
Do we rush past it?

The only thing we have in abundance,
Until it leaves us behind.

An illusion of the past,
Chasing an unknown future.

Live!
Here and now,

Worrying about the future,
Is paying interest
On loans not yet received.

Each day has enough
Of its own troubles.

Our best time is now, is now, is now!

Swedish Version in this link.

Tick, tock, ha de Gött!

Written and recited by yours truly at our choir summer concert on the Swedish National Day, 6 June 2025.