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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Melbourne Candid Series #1059 Elizabeth St

 


Three youths stroll down Elizabeth Street,
City’s pulse beneath their feet.
Eyes like stars, dreams in flight,
Skyscrapers gleam in midday light.

In Melbourne's heart, so vast, so free,
Asian roots weave silently.
Forty percent and rising still,
A city shaped by every will.

Cultures blend like evening haze,
Languages ripple through alleyways.
Each step a story, proud and bold,
In streets where histories unfold.

So let them walk, and let it be—
A portrait of diversity.
In every face, a world to see,
Melbourne hums in harmony.


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15 comments:

  1. Each corner of Melbourne can tell us a story about ethnic integration.
    Great contrast due to their clothing.

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  2. In big cities it is increasingly difficult to find people born there, and of course, more and more languages ​​that are difficult to identify are heard!

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  3. The harmony is good to behold. Canada also prides itself on being pretty inclusive.

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    1. I visited a few large cities there before. Very true

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  4. This is an interesting, well dressed trio. He must be saying something important as the other two are focused on him.

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  5. Me llama la atención una vez más tu procesado. La luz es una maravilla y le concede a esta foto una relevancia importante

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  6. Beautiful shot and a even more beautiful poem.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ☺

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  7. Such a happy trio and lovely poem.

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  8. Good shot. That guy is really tall! :-D

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  9. Van tranquilamente andando.Se ve que tiene una interesante conversación.
    Que tengas un buen día.

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