Laughter on Bourke
He sat in sun, a man of years,
With laughter loud that chased the fears,
In sunglasses, his joy a flare
That split the noon with blazing care.
Beside him, quiet, his small young son,
A shadow short beneath the sun,
Looked up as if to catch the fire
That lit his father's brief desire.
The street around, a surging tide,
With trams and heels and time's long stride,
Yet in that pause the world stood still—
Just sun and blood, and love’s goodwill.
A city’s heart beat all around,
But sweeter was that human sound:
A father's laugh, deep-cut and real,
That spoke what mouths can’t always feel.
On Bourke they sat, mid noon’s wide sprawl,
Two lives adrift, yet held by all—
By sunlight, kinship, breath, and grace,
And joy that time cannot erase.
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ReplyDeleteFor a good laugh
DeleteThat older guy looks happy! :-D
ReplyDeleteToo rare to see in public these days
DeleteHappy!
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be real social interaction going on here despite the ever present cell phones which are seldom used to phone calls.
ReplyDeleteIt is a portable TV
DeleteDid he find a funny meme?
ReplyDeleteProbably reading your blog
DeleteA happy family :-)
ReplyDeleteGood to see
DeleteUna escena callejera cotidiana con el componente de la dependencia e lis móviles.
ReplyDeleteThat is just life these days
DeleteUn momento de tranquilidad mientras se descansa y se hacen unas risas cómplices.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of what looks like a happy conversation.
ReplyDeleteNot all people are lucky. :)
ReplyDeleteThe man is happy because the weather is beautiful and sunny. I'm happy too, the sun is shining and it's warm, 31°C. Beautiful, joyful photo.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful week.
He sure is having an interesting conversation with someone on his phone
ReplyDeleteI think Mom is in the photo too, from the way she's casually putting her hair in a ponytail. Your words on a father's laugh immediately brought my father's laugh into my mind. Thank you, Roentare!
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