Poetry
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Unbecoming: A Poem on Shedding Layers and Rediscovering Self
In Unbecoming, the journey of letting go unfolds, exploring what it means to remove layers of the self and embrace one’s true identity. Continue reading
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A Letter to Leonard Cohen: Reflections on the Poet Who Saw It All
Standing before Leonard Cohen’s Montreal home, I felt the quiet weight of his absence. His words reached into hidden places, teaching me to embrace life’s edges—both harsh and tender. Leonard Cohen’s poetry and music left a legacy that continues to make the world feel a little less lonely. Continue reading
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Chasing Summer’s Fading Light: Holding On to What Cannot Stay
In this reflection on the fleeting beauty of time, inspired by T.S. Eliot’s The Four Quartets, a photograph captures the delicate transition from summer to autumn. The image holds the quiet remnants of fading warmth, where past and future merge in a moment of serene, timeless connection. Continue reading
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In the Space Between
In a world where even the firmest ground trembles, we reach for something that will not vanish in the dark. These haikus are the whispers of longing—quiet, fragile hopes that the silence will hold, and the shifting winds will finally rest, if only for a moment. Continue reading
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Rediscovering the Breath of Life
Lying before my open window on a summer night, the rain cascading gently, I inhaled deeply and fixed my gaze on the sky. In that moment, it felt as if I had rediscovered the essence of existence itself. The pure act of drawing breath transcended the ordinary, instilling unparalleled calm. Continue reading
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Shayan Afzal 