Journal
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The Rain’s Quiet Symphony: Reflections on a Friday Afternoon
In the gentle persistence of a Friday rain, the world slows, inviting introspection. This piece captures the meditative rhythm of soft rain, its connection to time’s hesitant passage, and the soothing act of playing guitar by the window. A reflection on stillness, simplicity, and the harmonies of nature and thought. Continue reading
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Reflections Through the Glass: Sonnets of the Soul in Silence
In “Reflections Through the Glass: Sonnets of the Soul in Silence,” the window serves as a metaphorical canvas, framing life’s grayscale tableau. The article explores introspection, evoking the silent artistry in everyday moments. Each windowpane segment mirrors a stanza, reflecting past narratives and future possibilities, inviting readers to compose their own soul’s sonnet. Continue reading
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From Snow to Slush: A Winter’s Day Indoors
Upon this morn, a blanket white and pure,Did softly lay upon the world outside.Within my home, I worked, my heart secure,While snowflakes danced, in waltzes, far and wide. The hearth was warm, the light was soft and low,As fingers flew on keys, in steady streams.Outside the glass, a wintry, gleaming show,Inside, a haven for my Continue reading
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Whispers of Light: A Monochromatic Ode to Muskoka
Amidst autumn’s flamboyant decay, I sought Muskoka’s soul in monochrome—a canvas where time’s murmur faded, and nature’s essence distilled into a silent symphony of grays. The shutter’s click was a communion of sight and spirit, capturing a visual haiku where simplicity whispered of life’s boundless dance. Continue reading
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Moments Frozen in Amber: Mississauga’s September Reverie
Amidst Mississauga’s autumn embrace, my camera’s lens froze fleeting moments, like poetry etched in golden leaves. Sting’s ‘Fields of Gold’ played softly, an echo of nature’s masterpiece. These images, once dormant, now awaken cherished memories, timeless reminders of a September day painted with the brushstrokes of time. Continue reading
Shayan Afzal 