A quiet but powerful reminder to live while there is still time.
**“Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better
To paint a picture, or write a letter,
Bake a cake, or plant a seed;
Ponder the difference between want and need?
Dust if you must, but there’s not much time,
With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb;
Music to hear, and books to read;
Friends to cherish, and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world’s out there
With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair;
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
This day will not come around again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
Old age will come and it’s not kind.
And when you go (and go you must)
You, yourself, will make more dust.”**
— Rose Milligan
This much-loved poem gently challenges the need for perfection and productivity, offering instead a call toward presence, creativity, friendship, and living fully in the moment.
Designed in a minimalist, typewriter-style layout with generous white space, this print suits calm interiors, reading corners, studies, and thoughtful homes where words matter.
Available framed or unframed, with multiple size options to suit your space.
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Product details
✓ High-quality art print
✓ Minimalist typewriter-style typography
✓ Available framed or unframed
✓ Multiple size options
✓ Carefully packaged for safe delivery
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Perfect for
✓ Poetry and literature lovers
✓ Mindful home decor
✓ Gentle reminder prints
✓ Thoughtful, meaningful gifts
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