From the beginning of eternity,

to the end of time and space

3 of me

am in every place

What am I?

OZLW,

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Poke your fingers in my eyes and I will open wide my jaws.
Linen, cloth, hair, or paper, my greedy lust devours them all.

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My life can be measured in hours,
I serve by being devoured.
Thin, I am quick
Fat, I am slow
Wind is my foe.

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