Poem
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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
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Warmth in Winter: The Vibrancy of Toronto’s Market
In the unexpected sun of a Toronto winter, the market thrives, a colorful anomaly. Oranges glow like captured suns amidst the grey, their prices chalked in haste. Here, amidst the urban cold, the fruits stand resolute, a testament to life’s persistence, a bright canvas against the city’s steely heart. 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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Oranges and Tomes: A Sickbed Reverie
In whispered hues of dawn’s soft light I lie,A weary wight in linens’ gentle clasp,Beset by ails that cause the hours to fly,A tale of fevered chills, in whispers rasp. The world without, a distant dream’s fair sky,No flick’ring screens to mar this quiet grasp.Instead, I’m cradled by the books that vieTo lead my thoughts Continue reading
Shayan Afzal 