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KhaledAlesmael
@khaledalesmael.bsky.social
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Just a regular Syrian writer and journalist in London, telling stories of love, exile, and everything in between.
Always in 🐆 print! So watch out ⚠️
(He/him)

Books: Selamlik 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇸🇪🇩🇰🏳️‍🌈
Gateway to the Sea 🇩🇪🇸🇪🏳️‍🌈
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Bonjour, sunny London!
Perfect day for a good read. 📖✨

#uk #london #syria #theperfectdayofbeingawallflower
February 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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طنجة!
كل العالم يبغيها
The taxi driver said and I choose to believe him!
#tanger #tangier #books #syria #سوريا
January 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Portrait!
By the Syrian talented artist Sara Al-khayat

#syria #selamlik
January 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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All I can do is write.
My words, like my country,
surrender to translation,
waiting to be set free.
#syria #سوريا
December 5, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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Far from home,
I switch off the TV,
Turn to the music—
only melodies, no human voices.

My home is distant,
yet my home is here.
Its light, a sight for the heart.
A jasmine tree suffices for Christmas,
its blossoms, lanterns of hope.

Flowers are light,
and they will bloom once more.

#syria #aleppo
December 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM
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My eyes are on Aleppo
On my people
The young, longing for university
The children, dreaming of school tomorrow
The mothers and fathers
Worrying about bread for the day ahead
My sister, my niece, my loved ones
How will tomorrow be?

Photo: Aleppo University 2000
#Aleppo #Syria
November 29, 2024 at 11:46 PM
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The 80s

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tate Britain
November 28, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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I came across this somewhere in London earlier today!

It’s just beautiful 🏳️‍🌈🍉🙏

#poetry #londonlife #londondiaries #london
November 26, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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Savouring the crisp, golden vibes of autumn in London!

#londondiary #khaledon
North London
November 25, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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About last night 🐆

#londondiary
November 25, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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Saturday night!
Buried in work with a looming deadline.

#khaledon #londondiary
#writingcommunity #tattoo
November 23, 2024 at 10:25 PM
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At Oxford University, connecting with the next generation of Arabic literature enthusiasts!

Why is only war-themed Arabic literature translated and awarded?

#londondiary #oxford #Arabic
November 21, 2024 at 1:07 PM
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My morning run in Highgate Woods ended at The House of Books in Crouch End, where I spotted Patti Smith on the cover of @carynrose.bsky.social book. What a morning. The book’s now with me.
November 20, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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A writer without a bed selfie isn’t a real writer. 😎

My new lesson!

#london #Khaledon
November 19, 2024 at 10:23 PM
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London this morning!
07:30

#snowinlondon
November 19, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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This is Jerry
Holding the reading lamp for me
The book is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimito
November 18, 2024 at 11:18 PM
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Prepping for the Monday grind!
November 18, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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Back to the gym after months of a writing retreat.
London - it’s sunny outside
November 17, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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The morning after a full moon 🌕
#fullmoon #london
November 16, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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The full moon, a guiding light that always speaks to my little Khaled🐆❤️🐆

London moon 🏳️‍🌈
November 15, 2024 at 10:07 PM
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About last night at Five Leaves Bookshop in Nottingham!
November is for pink.
Selamlik is for always.

www.gaystheword.co.uk/product-page...
November 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM