On Collins Street beneath the glare,
A man with short-cropped wind-tossed hair
Twists his body, leans askew,
As if the sun had split him through.
His eyes are shut, a fleeting shield
Against the blaze the noon revealed.
A T-shirt clings in summer’s heat,
A bag swings low with rhythmic beat.
Behind, the crowd flows like a stream,
Each face absorbed in its own dream.
But he, alone in this brief fight,
Moves through the shimmer, squints at light.
A moment caught—so strangely bright—
Of man and motion, sun and spite.
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He looks happy to be going somewhere he wants to be. Great photo catching the moment.
ReplyDeleteWish all can feel like that
DeleteI agree, he looks happy to be steppen' out in the sun.
ReplyDeleteSoaking the sunshine
DeleteLe da la luz del sol en los ojos, pero eso no le impide andar a buen ritmo.
ReplyDeleteCataract forming
DeleteNatural vitamin D makes people happy :-)
ReplyDeleteNot melanoma risk though
DeleteA great summery image in the middle of winter!
ReplyDeleteThat was before winter this year. Got photo stocks to use lol
DeleteIs he out jogging?
ReplyDeleteNot sure. More like being a larikan
DeleteHe’s one of those dudes who really strides out.
ReplyDeleteAlways in a spotlight type
DeleteNice
ReplyDeleteHe's a cheerful looking cuss!
ReplyDeleteHe looks a little like Tom Hardy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming glimpse into Melbourne life! The spontaneous moments on Collins St convey a beautiful, cinematic vibe — a true celebration of urban spontaneity and everyday stories.
ReplyDelete💜 Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
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Another great pairing of poetry and photo :)
ReplyDeleteThe urban male, always in a rush! Wonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteLooks like he has alot of enthusiasm.
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