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Another Take
I wrote this on a day when the city felt finished with me and I felt finished with it. There’s no revelation here. Just fatigue, awareness, and the dull pressure of continuing anyway. It’s about staying conscious long enough not to lie to yourself. Continue reading
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Falling Into Being: A Minimalist Poem on Self-Realization
Falling Into Being reflects on the moment of self-realization, where the self is laid bare, and the ache of existence comes fully into view. Continue reading
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the distance within: A Minimalist Poem on the Inner World
A reflection on the inner world, the distance within captures the vast spaces inside us where thoughts drift, unconnected and alone. Continue reading
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Edge of the Self: A Poem on Exploring Limits and Self-Discovery
In Edge of the Self, this poem reflects on crossing boundaries within and the journey of self-discovery that leads us to our most authentic edges. Continue reading
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Unspoken: A Minimalist Poem on Words Left Unsaid
Unspoken touches on the haunting presence of words left unsaid, capturing how silence can hold a lifetime of emotions. Continue reading
Shayan Afzal 