雨燕 Apus Vol 01 Time 时间

Time is intangible yet omnipresent, shaping growth and creation while also bringing inevitable change. The inaugural issue of Apus explores the theme of Time, born from our fascination with its relentless passage and the beauty it weaves.

From the shadows cast by trees in the morning light to the world dimming at dusk, time slips away quietly, leaving traces of transformation. Though we often seem unchanged, each moment subtly shapes us—like frames in a filmstrip, creating the illusion of continuity.

Amid this ceaseless flow, we choose to cast a small flower into its currents. We believe in the beauty of each fleeting ripple, the magic of transient moments. 

This first issue invites you to journey with time—to recognize that we are not apart from time; we are its inseparable companions.

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Apus雨燕 is an independent literary magazine and creators’ community with a globally based team and roots in the Bay Area. Named after the swift, a migratory bird, It focuses on the diasporic experience, exploring themes of identity, cultural conflict, and memory. Scattered across the world, we are drawn together by a shared love of literature and art. Home lingers in the spaces between words, in the shadows of ink, in the weight of paper. With Apus, we craft a small sanctuary, inscribed with the traces of time and space.

2025-05-17

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