Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Melbourne Candid Series #1085 Swanston St

 


On Swanston Street where city sounds swell,
An Indian man, mid-step, begins to tell
A story through static, phone to ear,
His laughter soft, but bright and clear.

On the other side, a cluster stands—
School kids with backpacks, restless hands.
Their eyes are lifted, faces aglow,
At something above they yearn to know.

Perhaps it’s a tram, or a statue’s grin,
Or clouds that dream where thoughts begin.
Each child still in a world so wide,
A marvel caught on the city’s side.

And in that frame, both calm and cheer,
Life strolls by in layers clear—
A street, a glance, a drifting tone,
Where moments meet but walk alone.


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25 comments:

  1. Nice shot we all need a hug like that sometimes :-D

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  2. Great complicity shown by these two girls in the middle of the crowd.

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  3. That's another great perspective of Melbourne's urban life and social gathering. The photo also shows Melbourne's multi-ethnicity.

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  4. Hugs between people can be good sometimes.

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  5. What a gentle and evocative piece—each stanza captures a fleeting moment with such clarity and warmth. The imagery is vivid, and the rhythm flows effortlessly, painting a quiet yet vibrant portrait of city life. A truly lovely read.

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  6. Well done. You captured the photograph perfectly.

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  7. Muy bien capturado el movimiento de esa calle de Melbourne donde un grupo de estudiantas forma grupo y se divierte

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  8. Great job in capturing another interesting moment in time, with both photo and poem.

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  9. Wonderful street candid with so much to see.

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  10. Good pic of human variations with the huggers in the middle.

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