What is the identity of the enigmatic I in this timeless puzzle?

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The discussion centers around a riddle that describes the identity of the enigmatic "I." The answer to the riddle is the letter "e," which appears in various contexts such as eternity, space, time, and breath. Participants acknowledge the cleverness of the riddle and the skill of the person who solved it. The riddle emphasizes the letter's omnipresence in language and its significance in different concepts. Overall, the conversation highlights the enjoyment of wordplay and the challenge of deciphering such puzzles.
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I begin eternity,
And end space,
At the end of time,
And in every place,
Last in life,
Second to death,
Never alone,
Found in your breath,
Contained by earth,
Water or flame,
My grandeur so awesome,
Wind dare not tame,
Not in your mind,
Am in your dreams,
Vacant to Kings,
Present to Queens.

Who or what is the "I" referrred to in the puzzle?
 
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I think it's a well-known puzzle.
 
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