Poetry
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In the Space Between
In a world where even the firmest ground trembles, we reach for something that will not vanish in the dark. These haikus are the whispers of longing—quiet, fragile hopes that the silence will hold, and the shifting winds will finally rest, if only for a moment. Continue reading
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Through Time’s Veil
To realms where time’s true nature is laid bare, I yearn to flee the now, to future’s fold. A path through veils of mist, a window seen, To glimpse the strands of life yet intertwined, And witness futures by the stars designed, A realm where dreams and specters do compare. Continue reading
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The Daily Grind’s Dismay
In this sonnet, I express my weariness with the relentless daily grind and my yearning for a life beyond the mundane. Through vivid imagery and classical form, I contrast the stifling routine of office life with the boundless possibilities that promise freedom and adventure. Continue reading
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Lingering in the Limbo of Dawn
As the remnants of yesterday’s rain glisten outside my window, I lie in bed, ensnared by the soothing strains of old Nirvana songs. The sun’s emergence whispers promises of a fresh start, yet the nostalgia invoked by the music anchors me to the bed, a comforting prison of memories. Continue reading
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The Ferris Wheel of Fate
This sonnet delves into the human experience through the metaphor of a Ferris wheel, representing destiny’s cyclical nature. It contrasts our soaring ambitions against the grounding reality of earthly existence. As we reach for the heavens, we are reminded of our transient joys and inevitable return to earth’s embrace. Continue reading
Shayan Afzal 