Author: afzal
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Imperfect
The landscape lay before me like a painting.If there could ever exist a perfect painting, that is. But no human creation could possess such beauty.Such blend of form and function.None. Taking it all in, I saw the final photograph in my mind’s eye.A beautiful piece of art, able to stir in the viewers heart,the same…
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Even Though You’re Upset
How shall we explainTo the worldThe reason for our parting? Even though you’re upsetWith meFor the sake of everyone askingCome back Our grievances apartIf only to tormentMy heartCome back Even though we’re notAs close as beforeStill sometimeIf only for the sake of customCome back Admittedly hiding loveIs loveSomeday secretlyTo proclaim your loveCome back Come backIf…
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The Sun Never Says
EvenAfterAll this timeThe sun never says to the earth, “You oweMe.” LookWhat happensWith love like that,It lights theWholeSky. Poem by Hafiz. Translation by Daniel Ladinsky
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Snow
Pure, fresh, pristine.Having arrived just a few hours before,it was waiting for us as we stood at the trailhead.A clean white carpet draped on the forest floor,inviting us in. And we walked. Hard as rock. And unforgivingly slippery.Treacherous under a thin blanket of powder.One misstep and we’d be on our backs. We kept walking. Brittle…
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The Photographer’s Moment
Heavy rains were forecasted for the entire day, and that is exactly how it started on that August morning as we found ourselves gearing up for the hike. The Norwegian summer can be unpredictable, especially this late in the season, so even though we had been hoping until the last minute to see an improvement…
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The Mountains That We Climb
In life, we all have our mountains to climb.Our bidding is to keep going, even when times are grim.With prayers and effort, and a firm belief.We long for that breathtaking view from the summit. Once there, we may realize,little do we understand the grand scheme.Such unexpected is life,that it never ceases to amaze and surprise.
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The Dreams We Never Had
Sometimes in life, we have dreams. Some can be achieved if we work really hard,pray from our hearts,and are fortunate enough to have just that extra bit of fate on our side. Some are so big, we know they’ll always be outside our reach.Yet we hope, and we pray.And we carry them inside us, safeguarding…
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Why?
Why am I lonely among so many people?Why am I in darkness among all these lights? Why do I feel empty when my heart is full?Why do I feel far from home when I live right here? Why are you still upset when you know I never meant to hurt you?Why do I write sad…
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My Heart Sinks (whenever I remember my beloved) Part 2
When he sulked, time sulked, the whole universe sulkedWhat can I say, I have no words, this parting has beaten me downMaybe he forgot my memories, but who can forget him? My heart sinks whenever I remember my beloved How do I console my heart, I can’t bear the lonelinessThis is what I got in…
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All Grown Up
It seems like yesterday I had you cradled in the crook of my elbow. And look at you now! Although there was never a time when you and I couldn’t understand each other, something changed tonight. For both of us. Tonight you seem more mature, and as full of life as ever. Tonight, to me,…
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