Friday, July 11, 2025

Melbourne Candid Series #1122 Bourke St Mall

 


On Bourke Street Mall where the city hums,
And midday light on pavement drums,
A young man stands with cap drawn low,
Beside an elder, moving slow.

She rests upon a striped bench, still,
Her hands upon the frame she fills—
A four-wheeled guide through time and pace,
While crowds pass by without a face.

He leans in close, a gentle grace,
Perhaps a word, perhaps embrace.
No need for praise or loud acclaim,
Just quiet care without a name.

Among the trams and hurried feet,
Two lives in stillness gently meet—
A moment soft, of silent art,
Drawn not in speech, but open heart.


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23 comments:

  1. Conversation on the bench in a crowded corner of Melbourne.

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  2. Your photo caught an intense moment where he was trying to make a serious point. His expression is almost threatening as he invade her social space. I hope she did not put up with his guff.

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  3. I think they have a secrete. I really like this photo.

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  4. Very good street scene, full of sensitivity!

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  5. They're having a good conversation although it seems that he is looking elsewhere.

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  6. I am not too sure what is going on. It looks like he is staring deep into her eyes!

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    1. The moment before murder scene?

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    2. Could be yeah. Looking at it again today, maybe he is seeing if she has something in her eye or on her glasses?!

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  7. The grandson took oma out for some fresh air?

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  8. You captured a truly unique moment beautifully. Thank you for sharing it with us! 💫

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  9. From the look on his face I don't think there will be an embrace. He appears to be upset. However the poem is very nice.

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  10. That’s a very expressive moment. Good timing.

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  11. Oh, I'm so glad you shared this photo with FFO. Thank you and have a nice weekend.

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  12. A photo that tells a story - and a beautiful poem on top of it. Well done!

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