Sonnets
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The Weight of Silence – A Poem on Love, Loss, and Longing
A haunting poem about the echoes of silence, lost words, and the weight of unspoken longing. Continue reading
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Yearning for the Edge of Freedom
Have you ever felt the pull of the horizon, the quiet whisper of freedom just beyond reach? Yearning for the Edge of Freedom captures the longing to break free, to chase the untamed and unknown. A poetic journey of desire and liberation—dare to step closer? 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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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 