A young woman drifts through the noon-lit stream,
Eyes aglow with a digital dream.
Her fingers dance on a glowing screen,
Unaware of the city's breathing scene.
A slender man with a luxury sway,
Carries brands like banners on display.
His coat is tailored, his pace refined,
Chasing desire by design.
An old man walks with eyes set far,
Past trams and shops and the coffee bar.
He sees the street as it used to be—
Before it buzzed with screens and spree.
The footpath hums beneath their feet,
Time unfolding on Swanston Street.
Past and present softly blend—
Strangers passing, end to end.
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ReplyDeleteThe contrast between the young, the fashionable, and the nostalgic elder adds depth, while the rhythmic flow mirrors the city’s pulse. A poetic tribute to urban life in motion.
Very good
ReplyDeleteUn trio de paseántes que, uno detrás de otro se dirigen cada cual a su meta. Un foto con mucho dinamismo.
ReplyDeleteYou have a way with words
DeleteGreat photo of Melbourne's people who were starting their day.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, most young people's fingers dance on a glowing screen while urban life is in motion.
Zone out
DeleteGood shot. I am impressed the two guys ain't on their phones!
ReplyDeleteMiracles do happen
DeleteIt looks like the game of tic-tac-toe.
ReplyDeleteGood and timely street image.
Looks like it too!
DeleteMelbourne is a busy city.
ReplyDeleteOnly in that street appears crowded.
DeleteNice photo.
ReplyDeleteHugs orvokki
Thank you kindly
Delete...how does she know where she is walking?
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always a marvelous slice of life!
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It's refreshing not to see people on their phones while walking down the street. Still a few of us left!
ReplyDeleteSuperb street candid capture!
ReplyDeletePleasant light.
ReplyDeleteI wonder where they are going. The same destination or each to a different place of work? Oblivious to their surroundings, each with their own thoughts. A wonderful photo.
ReplyDeleteUnaware of the city's breathing scene 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
ReplyDeleteThree people, three cellphones.
ReplyDeleteIt is so sad to me that people can't get disconnected.
ReplyDeleteWhat a vivid and thoughtful piece—each stanza paints a moment in time so clearly. A beautiful reflection on modern life and memory.
ReplyDeleteso many bicycles but good to see people using them.
ReplyDeleteA fascinating photo, and beautiful words, Roentare!
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