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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
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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
Shayan Afzal 