Upon the bustling city's lane,
Where melodies once soared in vain,
He strums no more by lantern's glow,
His tunes now lost where echoes go.
Bourke Street hums with weary tread,
Yet lacks the songs once widely spread.
The hollow wind, it hums alone—
A minstrel's voice now turned to stone.
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ReplyDeleteIt was actually not very good
DeleteIt seems this street troubadour's voice never ceases, even with the passing of years. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteThere used to be more talents in that mall
DeleteHow sad this minstrel is now gone. I can almost hear the music projected by your photo. Fine poem.
ReplyDeleteNot doing too well
DeleteLa música callejera nunca debe perderse.
ReplyDeleteI only want to reward the good music though
DeleteEverybody has to make a living.
ReplyDeleteYou can almost hear the cracked voice...
ReplyDeleteThe DOF is great.
DOF control is hard shooting in a distance
DeleteNice
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of this fellow :-D
ReplyDeleteUn grandisimo byn de una escena callejera todavia habitual
ReplyDeleteYou are The Bard of Melbourne Street!
ReplyDeleteI am curious about the missing minstrels.
ReplyDeleteI really like those street musicians, some of them are great artists.
ReplyDeleteHappy week.
Best regards
Street artists make wonderful photography subjects...Welldone 📸
ReplyDeleteDid you enjoy the music?
ReplyDeleteHe bring so much joy to town
ReplyDeleteI miss seeing street singers. We don't have any here in my town. Wonderful photo.
ReplyDeleteI'd stop and listen. Great shot.
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