The Grammar of Time - Past, Present, Pending

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Time was a footprint warming the sand after the traveler has gone.

Time’s past, a quiet archive of echoes teaching dust how to remember.

Time is a breath held between two heartbeats.

Time will be the promise, that the horizon keeps, even when no one is watching.

And still it leans forward, listening, as if the next moment might answer back.
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A stylized digital painting depicts a woman in a hooded cloak, surrounded by intricate clockwork and glowing elements, evoking a steampunk fantasy aesthetic. She has fair skin, striking blue eyes, and light brown hair partially visible beneath her dark, textured hood.

A delicate golden spiral, reminiscent of the Fibonacci sequence or Golden Ratio, overlays her right cheek and nose.

Her cloak is dark, appearing to be made of a textured, somewhat metallic fabric, adorned with glowing golden specks and intricate patterns incorporating gears and clock faces. A large, ornate clock face with Roman numerals and visible gears is centrally positioned on her chest, glowing with golden light.

In her left hand, she holds a vintage-style gold pocket watch with a chain, its face showing Arabic numerals and hands indicating approximately 11:55.

In her right hand, held open and palm up, a stream of shimmering golden particles, resembling sand or stardust, flows downwards from her fingers, creating a magical effect.

The background is a fantastical cityscape, possibly a blend of ancient and futuristic architecture, with towering structures and faint lights. Above her right shoulder, a celestial body resembling a planet or moon is visible.

The entire scene is bathed in warm golden light, with countless sparkling particles and glowing lines creating a sense of wonder and dynamism. The dominant colors are rich golds, dark blues, browns, and metallic grays, with vibrant golden highlights.

The composition is a portrait-style shot, focusing on the woman and her interaction with the time-related objects, creating a mystical and powerful mood.
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