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Dreams in the Shadows

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Dreams in the Shadows  By Bedor Alobaidi  Photographed by:  Joelle Blanchard-Figment Art Photography.  Longing comes in the form of delayed waves... it does not cool, its rivers do not dry up, and it does not die to the point of disappearance. Longing is renewed by a word, a whisper, or a picture from memories; even casual conversation is revitalized in half a minute if one of the hearts beats for the other. Then one called the other with calmness and steadiness, attractive and elegant in his silence that expresses much of his exceptional qualities. She thought he was truly longing for her, but the coldness of the replies killed the eagerness between them in mere seconds. Thus, she is a dreamer, and he plays the role of the controller as usual; no expression dares to escape his lips for her, nor can he shed the role of the virtuous city man from his character, which is almost defined by a mixture of arrogance and pride, with a complete lack of understanding. A man cl...

A Year In Preview

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Bedor Alobaidi/ Interested to ask me a question? Please go ahead. I will be more than happy to do my best in answering if it's something related to my personal knowledge. Written and posted by: Bedor Alobaidi  Photographed by: Figment Photography- Joelle Blanchard  I wanted to capture the essence of the year 2024 in my writing, aiming for an ending that resonates with warmth, comfort, and the hope that springs from a strong, unyielding desire—free from hesitation, delays, or the exhaustion of waiting. I seek to close this chapter of my life with heartfelt gratitude for everything I have experienced, for the challenges I faced out of necessity, and for the moments that demanded I confront situations head-on. These moments often involved navigating complex debates about unfamiliar concepts—not because they were inherently right or wrong, but because their existence served a purpose, perhaps to strengthen my view in certain scenarios rather than succumbing to assumptions or over...