Cityscapes & Pretty Shapes

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All in all it's just a-nother graffiti on the wall. (at Orlem, Malad)

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Egyptian Sexcapade Yes, this is just part of what's happening in Egypt today against the LGBTQ community. And why? Simply because, back in Sept 2017, a rainbow flag was raised at a concert of a Lebanese band (whose lead singer is openly gay). And this isn't all, my next story will be another fictional take on another disgusting tactic used by the Egyptian government against the gay community. It's such a shame really... A country whose ancestors were renowned for being technologically & intellectually advanced has sunk to such a regressed state, all in the name of religion. I respect Islam immensely, but I am against the use of quotes from within the Quran to further an agenda against a community. (And Christians aren't exactly innocent with this regard either.) The only basis of these attacks is fear and an utter lack & disinterest in understanding. Shame on you, Egypt. Shame. On. You. #AnotherDayAnotherStory (at Orlem, Malad)

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The blame is mine alone For bridges I have burned So don't apologize I'm losing what I don't deserve, What I don't deserve... I used the deadwood to make the fire rise The blood of innocence burning in the skies. - Linkin Park, Burning in the Skies (at Marve Road,Malad (W))

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Dreamsphere Diaries Hey Instafam! Here's to the start of a dreamy weekend! 🍻 Peace! ❤✌ (at Orlem, Malad)

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Reaching your limit, Say you're reaching your limit; Going over your limit But I know you can't quit it. - Selena Gomez, Fetish . . . This image was giving me major vibes of the Fetish video. I wanted something sunny, yet shady, to foreshadow my previous post "Shady Love". 🙂☀ (at Sharjah)

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Shady Love. #AnotherDayAnotherPoem (at Orlem, Malad)

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Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon? Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned? Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? - Vanessa Williams, Colours of the Wind (Pocahontas OST) (at Orlem, Malad)

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Alternate-Reality Romance Dedicated to my spiritual mentor, Soul River & #ImaginaryBae, @jordanbach. #AnotherDayAnotherStory . . . . They say in heaven, Love comes first We'll make heaven a place on earth. - Belinda Carlisle, Heaven is a Place on Earth (at Orlem, Malad)

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Celestial Angels Don't Exist The other day I met a very dear friend of mine (Michael, henceforth) who I knew back in the day when I was part of my local church group. It was one of those wonderful meetings that you just know the Universe has conspired to happen so as to send you a message.  I no longer consider myself a Christian, but Michael is a strong believer and I respect that. We are all on our separate life journeys trying to reach that ultimate goal of lasting peace and joy (aka nirvana). However the methods to reach it are as varied as the different personality types we encounter. So no one has the right to ever impose their life choices onto others because what may work for you won't necessarily work for them. But I digress.  What touched me IMMENSELY was when Michael told me that ever since he knew I was in Mumbai for my holiday, he prayed for me. Not that I may return to the church, but that I may continue on my path towards the Truth. Truly, this was a messenger sent to me by the Universe to affirm my current path in life. When we stopped by his house he said a prayer for me and my family. No one has ever done that for me & I will not lie, the words he used definitely brought a tear to my eye (I am SOOOO emo lol). But the more I think of it, the more I can vouch without a shadow of a doubt that Michael is an angel sent to me by the Universe, the Higher Power. Getting to the title of this discussion- yes, I believe celestial angels do not exist. Why? In biblical stories, they are simply a plot device used to replace the fact that the persons in question heard a Voice from the Higher Power (what you call "god the father"). So everyone from Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene and even the shepherds at the time of Jesus' birth, all heard this Voice. Now in those days, if you heard voices, you were considered to be possessed demons. So angels were employed- figures clad in dazzling flowing garments, adorned with halos and blessed with glorious wings. But it's now 2017, and we need to wake up and realize metaphors for what they are. (Continued in comments) (at Orlem, Malad)

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Funeral Boy. This is one of the turning points in my life. One of those stand-out life experiences that you can never forget because of the indelible impression on your emotional psyche. I don't care if this makes me look like a crazy person. I'm over that phase in my life where I care what people think of me. But this was a life experience I felt moved to share. And it won't be the last. #AnotherDayAnotherPoem To Ms. Lillian, may a White Lily perpetually lay on your resting place. I know your soul is at peace so I need not ask it for you. But I hope your soul is smiling now. Someone still remembers you after all these years. Someone never forgot you all these years. 🌹❤✨ (at Orlem, Malad)

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Someday you will understand In god's whole plan And what he does to you. Oh but maybe Someday you will breathe And you'll finally see You'll see it all in your baby. - Britney Spears, Someday (You Will Understand) (at Orlem, Malad)

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#WordstoLiveBy #AnotherDayAnotherPoem (at Orlem, Malad)

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And Aiden flew back to his home state California. To clear his head. And his heart. Who on earth is Aiden? My short story "Silent Separation" will explain all. 🙂 (Photo is a throwback from my Sharjah, UAE to Mumbai flight)

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Silent Separation. #AnotherDayAnotherStory (at Orlem, Malad)

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Shadow prison. #shadowplay (at Mumbai Malad West)

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Dear #Indianmen, I think this is pretty self explanatory. #AnotherDayAnotherPoem (at Orlem, Malad)

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Throwback to 12th November at Sharjah Airport heading to Mumbai. Sick, horsey boy. #HoboChic (at Sharjah International Airport Departure)