Year: 2021

  • Thanks

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    Thanks for sharing all your stories, big and small. Thanks for always coming through, and for surprising me when I least expect it. Thanks for your patience even in moments of stress. Thanks for always trying, and for your friendship.

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    afzal

  • Imperfect

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    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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    afzal

  • 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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    afzal

  • The Sun Never Says

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    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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    afzal

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